(Captain Blue : AMC : 1977 - 1978)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2901; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1978 paint by AMC with short manufacturer/year paint code of 7W. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Captain Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1978, primarily by AMC; but also by Jeep. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Matador, Hornet, and Pacer. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 18819 in 1978, is 7W. The code 7W is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "7W 1978 AMC".

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Usage list 1978 AMC 7W paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	AMC		7W	Captain Blue	metallic, 1976-1978, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	AMC		7W	Captain Blue	metallic, 1976-1978, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1977	AMC		7W	Captain Blue
1978	AMC		7W	Captain Blue
1978	AMC	Gremlin	7W	Captain Blue
1978	AMC	Hornet	7W	Captain Blue
1978	AMC	Matador	7W	Captain Blue
1978	AMC	Pacer	7W	Captain Blue
1978	Jeep	Jeep	7W	Captain Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 7W
PPG/Ditzler : 2901
Dupont : 44197DH, 44197LH, 44197AH, 44197
RM/BASF : 8647
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5715M, BDE9B

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