Color code for Deep Pearl Blue?

[jaywish]

Hi,
My car is still in winter storage and it would be helpful to have the paint code to help with some part powder coating.

Thanks,
Jay

[Spectragod]

DX is the paint code


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[Spectragod]

And it’s dark pearl blue


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[jaywish]

You think I am getting old? I should remember the color after all these years.

[8UWITH6]

Geez get it right! ������

[Comin' in Hot]

it's actually dark blue pearl, and most of the ford certificates are wrong.

[jaywish]

I am unmanned. I thought I was a car guy and it turns out I don't even know what color my car is...

[Comin' in Hot]

I am unmanned. I thought I was a car guy and it turns out I don't even know what color my car is...

Don't feel bad, Ford cant even get it right lol. I have the mercury dealer's book with the full page color sample and its definitely Dark Blue Pearl (DX)... The DX color code changed over the years and I believe the formula even changed during the model year so you will probably need your build date.

[03blackvegas]

The formula is the formula, build dates are usually not part of the equation. DX, like most colors, has some variants added over time. This is why a sample off the car must be used and compared with the colors in the color deck. A Spray-out from the chosen variant is then again compared with the sample off the car. Adjustments are then made if necessary to bring the color around.

[fastblackmerc]

The formula is the formula, build dates are usually not part of the equation. DX, like most colors, has some variants added over time. This is why a sample off the car must be used and compared with the colors in the color deck. A Spray-out from the chosen variant is then again compared with the sample off the car. Adjustments are then made if necessary to bring the color around.

What she ^^^^^^^^^ said!

[justbob]

Home Depot color match. Five gallons in any sheen for like $120.00.. [emoji16]

They even sell airless sprayers! [emoji1303]




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[stevengerard]

^ Rollers are even cheaper

[Grimrepairman]

Home Depot color match. Five gallons in any sheen for like $120.00.. [emoji16]

They even sell airless sprayers! [emoji1303]




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Don't forget the razor blades to get the overspray off the windows.

[Spectragod]

Don't forget the razor blades to get the overspray off the windows.



That’s what trim brushes are for....


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[Comin' in Hot]

The formula is the formula, build dates are usually not part of the equation. DX, like most colors, has some variants added over time. This is why a sample off the car must be used and compared with the colors in the color deck. A Spray-out from the chosen variant is then again compared with the sample off the car. Adjustments are then made if necessary to bring the color around.

Normally I would agree with that, but there was two different listings for a blue grille from ford, one before and after a certain date. I can’t think of any reason why there would be two options other than color match.

[03blackvegas]

Normally I would agree with that, but there was two different listings for a blue grille from ford, one before and after a certain date. I can’t think of any reason why there would be two options other than color match.
Usually differences are not that substantial to have that kind of a detail. Without knowing more about that specific color, I can only speculate. At car shows has anyone ever noticed differences between 2 or more blue Marauders?

[Blk Mamba]

No, but I have noticed a slight difference in 2 DTR's. One was more red, and the other was a raspberry, I liked the raspberry better.

[8UWITH6]

When my car was repaired a few years back I think there was four paint variations for DBP

[03blackvegas]

When my car was repaired a few years back I think there was four paint variations for DBP

Individual sprayouts would have to be done with each color variant, and compared side by side to pinpoint the differences.