Ford Cyber Orange Tricoat (SB/M7450) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't a color for a quiet entrance. When Ford launched this shade on the 2021 Bronco and the Mustang Mach-E GT, the goal was to grab attention from three blocks away. Whether it is on your Ranger or Bronco Sport, this finish has a dual personality. In a garage or under heavy clouds, it looks like a deep, rich orange. Once you pull it into the light, the gold pearl kicks in and shifts the whole car toward a glowing, citrus yellow. It is a high-energy choice that rewards owners who keep their vehicles clean, as road grime quickly kills that signature shimmer.

Technical Details

You are working with a complex pearlescent tricoat. Unlike a standard metallic, the color depth here is built through layers of translucent paint. This creates a specific risk for the DIY repair. If you apply the mid-coat too heavily, the repair area will look significantly darker and "muddy" compared to the factory finish. The metallic flakes in this mix are prone to mottling, which means they can clump together and create dark streaks if the paint is applied too thick or too fast. You have to balance the coverage to ensure the gold flakes stay suspended and even.

Best Practices

Locate your paint code on the driver's side door jamb sticker; look for the characters next to the EXT PNT label. Before you spray or dab Ford Cyber Orange Tricoat (check for code SB/M7450), shake the container for at least two minutes to fully distribute the heavy pearl particles. Because the final shade depends on the thickness of the layers, you must test the color on the included card to determine exactly how many passes you need for a match. Work in your garage or a patch of shade so the sunlight doesn't dry the paint before it can level out. Keep the container moving at a constant speed to prevent the metallic flakes from bunching up. Allow plenty of drying time between each layer so the finish sets properly without sagging or shifting.