Ford Amber Gold Metallic (GQ) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't your grandfather's beige gold. This color arrived during a bold era for Ford, often seen catching the light on the sharp lines of a Focus or giving the F-Series a glow that stands out in a crowded parking lot. Even on a Mustang, it provides a retro-modern feel that is impossible to ignore. Because your vehicle has likely spent over a decade in the sun, you might notice the original finish has shifted slightly from its factory state. It is a high-energy color that demands attention, so your repair needs to be precise to avoid looking like a dark patch.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the secret to the glow is the tiny flakes suspended in the paint. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, those flakes will sink and create a dark, muddy look known as mottling. To get that amber shimmer to sit right, you must keep the container moving and apply light, even layers. If you rush the drying time between those layers, the metallic particles won't have the chance to orient themselves, and you will lose the depth that makes this color special.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb, listed on the safety certification sticker next to the EXT PNT label. Before you spray or dab Ford Amber Gold Metallic (check for code GQ), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those heavy metallic flakes are fully mixed. Test the color on the included card to see how the gold reacts to your specific lighting in the garage or under the sun. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, the goal is thin coats that build up the color rather than one thick glob that will sag and ruin the texture of the finish.