(Medium Light Cadet Blue : Ford : 1983 - 1984)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3565; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1983 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Light Academy Blue Glow. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Light Cadet Blue. Other common color promotional names include Light Academy Blue Glow, Light Academy Blue, and Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1984, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Mustang and Cougar. See the full detailed list below. The most common Glow metallic named paints was in the early 1970's by Ford.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 21712 in 1983, is 38. 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: 38. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5910 or M5910A. 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.

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Usage list 1983 Ford Light Academy Blue Glow paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1983	Ford		38	Medium Light Cadet Blue
1983	Ford	Mustang	38	Light Academy Blue Glow
1983	Ford	Thunderbird	38	Light Academy Blue
1983	Mercury	Cougar	38	Medium Light Cadet Blue
1984	Ford		38	Medium Light Cadet Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5910, M5910A
Make/Year Code : 38
PPG/Ditzler : 3565
Dupont : B8338
RM/BASF : 13209
Glasurit : FDU-5910, FDU5910

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