(Medium Shadow Blue : Ford : 1986 - 1989)This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code
3852; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1987 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 3R. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Shadow Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1989, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 23453 in 1987, is 3R. The code 3R 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: "3R 1987 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is
M6225 or M6225A. 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 1987 Ford 3R
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Usage list 1987 Ford 3R paint
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year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| | | | Blue | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| |
1986 | Ford | | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | Crown Victoria, Country Squire |
1986 | Mercury | Mercury | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1987 | Ford | | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1987 | Ford | Mustang | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1987 | Mercury | Mercury | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1988 | Ford | | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1988 | Ford | Ford Truck | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1988 | Ford | Mustang | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1988 | Mercury | Mercury | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1989 | Ford | | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1989 | Ford | Ford Truck | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
1989 | Ford | Mustang | 3R | Medium Shadow Blue | |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford :
M6225,
M6225A
Make/Year Code : 3R
PPG/Ditzler :
3852
Dupont :
B8689
RM/BASF :
16188
Glasurit : FDU-6225, FDU6225
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