(Brite Blue : Mercury : 1981 - 1982)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3377; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1981 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Brite Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Brite Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1981 and 1982, primarily by Mercury; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1981, is 3M. 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: 3M. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5503 or M5503A. 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 1981 Ford Brite Blue See more information on "1981 Ford Brite Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 3M
or See all paints named "Brite Blue" or "Brite" or "Bright Blue"
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or See all Blue Ford paint shades which is cool, but could be a lot of information.

Usage list 1981 Ford Brite Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1981	Ford		3M	Brite Blue
1981	Mercury	Mercury	3M	Brite Blue
1982	Ford		3M	Brite Blue
1982	Mercury	Mercury	3M	Brite Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5503
Make/Year Code : 3M
PPG/Ditzler : 3377
Dupont : B815, B8150
Sherwin Williams : 31407
RM/BASF : 12301D
Glasurit : FDU-5503, FDU5503

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