Does anyone out there know the detailed specs of Competition Blue Paint is? The touch up paint that I had mixed up last year doesn’t match my car. I have a 1970 Cougar XR7. I would like to get some direction to get some info on this. Thanks Gene
J - Competition Blue
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Ford code M3657 M3657A - blue
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Grabber Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Competition Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1971 and 1989, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Mustang, Ford Truck, and Mercury. See the full detailed list below. Grabber paint colors started in 1969 with the Mustang and featured bright hues primarily of yellow, blue, green and orange.
Paint Manufacturer Codes
PPG/Ditzler : 2230
Dupont : 5205, 5205D, 5205A, 5205L, 2426
Acme/Rogers : 11089
Martin Senour : 1951
Sherwin Williams : 3320
Glasurit : FDU-3657
Wow! What a wealth of information. Thank you Mike!
Gene Standiford
Marysville, Wa.
CCOA # 10296