(Dark Blue : Lincoln : 1979 - 1985)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3182; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1982 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Blue. Other common color promotional names include Blue and Midnight Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1979 and 1985, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford, Fleetwood and International Harvester. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: International Harvester Truck, Motor Home, and Ford Truck. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 20382 in 1982, is 3Q. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 3Q. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5588 or M5588A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1982 Ford Dark Blue See more information on "1982 Ford Dark Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 3Q
or See all paints named "Dark Blue" or "Dark"
See other Blue 1982 Lincoln paint shades
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Usage list 1982 Ford Dark Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1979	Ford		3Q	Dark Blue
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	3Q	Dark Blue
1980	Ford		3Q	Dark Blue	Versailles
1980	Lincoln	Lincoln	3Q	Dark Blue
1980	Lincoln	MarkV	3Q	Dark Blue
1981	Ford		3Q	Dark Blue
1981	Ford	Ford Truck	3Q	Midnight Blue
1981	Lincoln	Lincoln	3Q	Dark Blue
1981	Lincoln	MarkV	3Q	Dark Blue
1982	Ford		3Q	Dark Blue
1982	Lincoln	Lincoln	3Q	Dark Blue
1982	Lincoln	MarkV	3Q	Dark Blue
1983	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Blue
1985	International Harvester	Truck	6992	Blue	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : MBRCWWA, M5588, M5588A
Make/Year Code : 3Q, 6992
PPG/Ditzler : 3182
Dupont : 45779AH, 45779LH, 45779
Sherwin Williams : 30095
RM/BASF : 9830
Glasurit : FDU-5588, FDU5588

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