Ford Antimatter Pearl (HX/M7456) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the ultimate chameleon of the modern Ford lineup. Whether your Bronco or Mustang sits in a garage or under a midnight sky, the finish looks like a deep, bottomless black. It reveals its true nature when the sun hits the metal. In the light, the heavy blue and teal pearls wake up to create a navy glow that makes the lines of your F-Series look sharp. Since your vehicle has been on the road since 2021, keeping the surface clean is the way to maintain that high-end depth.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means the success of your repair depends on how those tiny flakes catch the light. Because the base is so dark, any heavy application will show up as a blotchy patch where the blue pearls clump. It is not a simple blue; it is a layered effect of dark pigment and metallic flakes. This complexity makes it rewarding to look at but requires a steady hand. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, it will look darker than the rest of the panel and hide that signature blue shimmer.

Best Practices

Find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb sticker, next to the "EXT PNT" label. Before you spray or dab Ford Antimatter Pearl (check for code HX/M7456), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to mix those heavy pearls into the solution. Test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle to verify the darkness level. Keep the container moving as you apply the paint to prevent the metallic particles from settling. Give each coat plenty of drying time in the shade to avoid trapping moisture, which can dull the final shine of your Mustang or Expedition.