Ford Arizona Beige Effect (AQ) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the ultimate survivalist color of the late 2000s. Whether it is on your F-Series truck or a retired Crown Victoria, this shade was designed to work for a living. It is a warm, sandy tan that earned its reputation by hiding road grime and dust better than almost anything else in the Ford catalog. While it might not have the flash of a bright red, it gives your Focus or Freestar a dignified, clean appearance even when you are a few weeks behind on your car washes.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish, which means the liquid is full of tiny silver and gold flakes. These flakes provide the depth that defines the "Effect" in the name, but they can be temperamental. If you apply the paint too heavily in one go, the flakes will bunch together and sink, making your repair look darker or muddier than the rest of the panel. Light, even layers are the only way to keep those metallic particles standing up straight so they catch the light correctly.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Arizona Beige Effect (check for code AQ), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to ensure the metallic particles are fully suspended. You can find your paint code on the silver VIN sticker located on your driver's side door jamb, usually labeled next to the letters EXT PNT. Test the color on the included card before touching the vehicle to see how the flakes settle. When you move to the car, keep the container moving to avoid pooling, and allow plenty of drying time between each thin layer to build the color up gradually.