(Marine Blue : Mercury : 1960)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 12144; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1960 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of B. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Marine Blue. Other common color promotional names include Kingston Blue and Blue. The color formulation has been used only in 1960, primarily by Mercury; but also by Lincoln, Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 7225 in 1960, is B. The code B 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: "B 1960 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M1270 or M1270A. 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 1960 Ford B See more information on "1960 Ford B"
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Usage list 1960 Ford B paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1960	Ford	Thunderbird	B	Kingston Blue
1960	Lincoln	Lincoln	B	Marine Blue
1960	Mercury	Mercury	B	Marine Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M30J1270, M1270
Make/Year Code : B
PPG/Ditzler : 12144
Dupont : 181-94140, 4087, 202-94140
Acme/Rogers : 8881

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