(Blue Lightning : Reo : 1974 - 1994)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 20 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2230; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1994 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Grabber Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Blue Lightning. Another common paint color promotional name is Grabber Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1974 and 1994, primarily by Reo; but also by Ford, Diamond T. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Reo Truck and Diamond T Truck. See the full detailed list below. Grabber paint colors started in 1969 with the Mustang and featured bright hues primarily of yellow, blue, green and orange. The use of this paint is for main body and trim color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1994, is B. 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: B. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6295 or M6295A. 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 1994 Ford Grabber Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1974	Diamond T	Truck	RMS-45-403	Blue Lightning	Dupont Cross Ref guide
1974	Reo	Truck	RMS-45-403	Blue Lightning	Dupont Cross Ref guide
1994	Ford	Ford Truck	B	Grabber Blue	stripe color

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3657A, M0470, M3657
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8441
Make/Year Code : RMS-45-403, J, 4, 6768, 3F
PPG/Ditzler : 2230
Dupont : 5205A, 05205, 5205D, 5205, 02426, 2426, 5205L, 826-AF087
Acme/Rogers : 11089
Martin Senour : 1951
Sherwin Williams : 3320
RM/BASF : 2313
Glasurit : FDU-3657, FDU3657

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