(Hudson Blue : Hudson : 1935)This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Hudson Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Gulf Stream Blue. The color formulation has been used only in 1935, primarily by Hudson; but also by Studebaker. See the full detailed list below.
IM1493 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 starting with the letters "IM" indicate Ditz-Lac colored lacquers and polychromatics (fine aluminum powder added) and were used before 1940.
Example of the color PPG IM1493
See more information on PPG code "IM1493"Usage list of PPG paint code IM1493
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year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
1935 | Hudson | | | Hudson Blue | luminescence |
1935 | Hudson | Terraplane | | Hudson Blue | luminescence |
1935 | Studebaker | | | Gulf Stream Blue | |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
PPG/Ditzler :
IM1493
RM/BASF :
PS-226,
020259
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