(Blue : Ford : 1982 - 1985)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG codes 3478 or 16492. The most popular is 3478; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1982 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Medium Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Blue'. Other common color promotional names include Medium Brite Blue and Medium Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1985, primarily by Ford; but also by International Harvester, Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Ranger and International Harvester 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 20322 in 1982, is 3P. 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: 3P. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5783 or M5783A. 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 Medium Blue See more information on "1982 Ford Medium Blue"
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Usage list 1982 Ford Medium Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
					|Mack Truck Dupont Imron PPG Durethane Offset Listing| June 1988
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1982	Ford		3P	Medium Blue
1982	Ford	Ford Truck	3P	Medium Brite Blue
1982	Ford	Ranger	3P	Medium Brite Blue	metallic
1982	Mercury	Mercury	3P	Medium Blue
1983	Ford	Ford Truck	3P	Medium Brite Blue
1983	Ford	Ranger	3P	Medium Blue	metallic
1984	Ford	Ford Truck	3P	Medium Brite Blue
1985	International Harvester	Truck	6938	Blue	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess
1985	International Harvester	Truck	6938	Blue	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5783A, M5783
Make/Year Code : 3P
PPG/Ditzler : 3478
Dupont : C8204
RM/BASF : 12752, 12752D
Glasurit : FDU-5783, FDU5783

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