(Daytona Blue : Chevrolet : 1963 - 1964)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Daytona Blue. Other common color promotional names include Nocturne Blue, Diplomat Blue, and Midnight Mist. The color formulation has been used between 1963 and 1964, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Chevelle, ChevyII, Corvair, Corvette, GTO, and Tempest. See the full detailed list below.

12696 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 10000 to 19999 range are primarily shades of blue. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 12696 See more information on Ditzler code "12696"

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Usage list of Ditzler paint code 12696 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1963	Buick	Buick	W	Diplomat Blue
1963	Chevrolet	Corvette	916	Daytona Blue
1963	Chevrolet	Nova	916	Daytona Blue
1963	GM		W	Diplomat Blue
1963	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	W	Midnight Mist
1963	Pontiac	Pontiac	W	Nocturne Blue
1963	Pontiac	Tempest	W	Nocturne Blue
1964	Buick	Buick	W	Diplomat Blue
1964	Chevrolet	Chevelle	916	Daytona Blue
1964	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	916	Daytona Blue
1964	Chevrolet	ChevyII	916	Daytona Blue
1964	Chevrolet	Corvair	916	Daytona Blue
1964	Chevrolet	Corvette	916	Daytona Blue
1964	Chevrolet	Nova	916	Daytona Blue
1964	GM		W	Diplomat Blue
1964	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	W	Midnight Mist
1964	Pontiac	GTO	W	Nocturne Blue
1964	Pontiac	Pontiac	W	Nocturne Blue
1964	Pontiac	Tempest	W	Nocturne Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA3112
Make/Year Code : W, 916
PPG/Ditzler : 12696
Dupont : 4395L, 4395, 181-96220, 96220
Acme/Rogers : 9177
RM/BASF : 1539, A1539

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