(Diamond Blue : Lincoln : 1978 - 1980)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3050; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1980 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Diamond Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Diamond Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1980, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford, Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38984 in 1980, is 38. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 38. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5712 or M5712A. 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 1980 Ford Diamond Blue See more information on "1980 Ford Diamond Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 38
or See all paints named "Diamond Blue" or "Diamond"
See other Blue 1980 Lincoln paint shades
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Usage list 1980 Ford Diamond Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	38	Diamond Blue
1979	Ford		38	Diamond Blue
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	38	Diamond Blue
1979	Mercury	Mercury	38	Diamond Blue
1980	Ford		38	Diamond Blue	Versailles
1980	Lincoln	Lincoln	38	Diamond Blue
1980	Lincoln	MarkV	38	Diamond Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5712
Make/Year Code : 38
PPG/Ditzler : 3050
Dupont : 45114AH, 45114LH, 45114
RM/BASF : 9526
Glasurit : FDU-5712, FDU5712

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