CarPaintCode
3Q Crystal Blue Metallic

Ford paint code 3Q

Crystal Blue Metallic, also listed as Dark Blue Metallic, Pastel Blue.

Code
3Q (also seen as 5364, 5588, 6327, KA)
Finish
Pearl
Colour family
Silver
Years
1974–1993
Models
9
Screen colour
#99A3A8 approximate

Ford models with paint code 3Q

ModelYearsColour name
Ford Escort1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Explorer1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Ford1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Heavy Duty Truck1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Lincoln1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Mercury1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Ranger1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Thunderbird1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic
Ford Tracer1989–1993Crystal Blue Metallic

Where to find code 3Q on your Ford

Safety compliance certification label on the driver's door jamb. Two characters next to EXT PNT, for example UH (Agate Black) or YZ (Oxford White).

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Touch-up paint for Crystal Blue Metallic

Ask for Ford 3Q and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 5364, 5588, 6327).

This is a pearl finish, often built as base, translucent mid-coat and clear. Make a test card first to get the number of mid-coats right.

Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.

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