Ford Chrome Copper Metallic (BA/M7383) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is essentially a sunset captured in a bottle. For the single year it was active on the Fiesta, it turned that little car into a high-energy rolling copper penny. It is a bold, light reddish-brown that refuses to blend into the background of a parking lot. Since your vehicle has been on the road for several years now, the original finish has likely weathered some storms and road grit. This specific shade is quite sensitive to light, so while it looks incredible under the sun, every little stone chip or scratch will show up clearly against that vibrant metallic base. It is a personality color, and keeping it crisp is the only way to maintain that high-end look.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, you are dealing with thousands of tiny flakes that give the paint its "chrome" depth. The biggest challenge you will face is mottling-those annoying dark spots or tiger stripes that happen when the flakes clump together. If the metallic particles do not lay flat and even, the repair will look like a different shade of orange entirely. This isn't just a simple pigment; it is an optical effect, so your goal is to get those flakes to sit uniformly across the surface without piling up in one spot.

Best Practices

You can verify your color match by looking at the sticker on your driver's side door jamb; you are looking for the characters next to the EXT PNT label. Before you spray or dab Ford Chrome Copper Metallic (check for code BA/M7383), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy metallic flakes are fully suspended in the mix. Always work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast, which can trap the flakes in awkward positions. Test the color on the included card to check your technique before touching the car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to ensure an even distribution. If you apply it too heavily in one go, the copper will look muddy, so thin layers with plenty of drying time are the secret to a professional result.