(Pastel Regatta Blue : Lincoln : 1985 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3722; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1986 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 3S. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Pastel Regatta Blue. Other common color promotional names include Light Regatta Blue and Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1987, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford, Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23006 in 1986, is 3S. The code 3S 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: "3S 1986 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6004 or M6004A. 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 1986 Ford 3S See more information on "1986 Ford 3S"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "3S"

Usage list 1986 Ford 3S paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1985	Ford		3S	Pastel Regatta Blue
1985	Ford	Thunderbird	3S	Pastel Regatta Blue
1985	Lincoln	Lincoln	3S	Pastel Regatta Blue
1985	Mercury	Mercury	3S	Pastel Regatta Blue
1986	Ford		3S	Light Regatta Blue
1986	Lincoln	Lincoln	3S	Light Regatta Blue
1987	Lincoln	Lincoln	3S	Pastel Regatta Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6004, M6004A
Make/Year Code : 3S
PPG/Ditzler : 3722
Dupont : B8490
RM/BASF : 15109
Glasurit : FDU-6004, FDU6004

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