Ford Blue Diamond Metallic (FT/M7411) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Blue Diamond is a bright, optimistic color that defined the late-cycle Focus and the spunky EcoSport launch. It is a clean blue that avoids the somber tone of a navy while staying far enough away from looking like a pastel. On an Econoline, it adds a touch of modern professionalism that standard fleet white simply cannot match. Since your car has likely been on the road for several years, you have probably noticed that this color hides light road dust well, but it really wakes up when the sun hits those metallic flakes.

Technical Details

This is a high-solids metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that provide the signature diamond shimmer. The primary risk with this specific formula is mottling. If you apply the paint too thick or too fast, those heavy flakes will bunch together and create dark, cloudy spots that look like bruises on the finish. Because it is a metallic blue, light reflects off the surface at different angles. Getting those flakes to lay down flat and even is the only way to make the repair disappear into the original factory finish.

Best Practices

Locate your code on the driver's side door jamb label before you start dabbing Ford Blue Diamond Metallic (look for FT/M7411 next to the text EXT PNT). The metallic flakes are heavy and settle at the bottom of the container quickly, so you must shake it for a full sixty seconds to get a true match. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes distribute before you move to the car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving and apply three thin layers rather than one heavy coat. This prevents the metallic particles from sinking and ensures the blue remains bright and consistent in the garage or the shade.