Ford Dark Blue (2508 (1957)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the heavyweight champion of the late fifties work site. When Ford redesigned their trucks in 1957, they moved away from the delicate curves of the early fifties and embraced a squared-off, purposeful stance. This blue was the uniform for that era. It is deep, serious, and lacks the flashy distractions found on the era's passenger cars. Since your truck has likely been through its fair share of work or spent decades aging in the sun, you are looking at a color that values utility over vanity. It provides a heavy, grounded appearance that makes the chrome on a 1957 grille pop without looking like a parade float.

Technical Details

You are working with a traditional solid finish. Unlike modern paints that rely on flakes to catch the light, this shade depends entirely on its deep pigment for its character. The benefit here is simplicity; you do not have to worry about metallic particles laying down unevenly or creating dark spots. However, solid dark colors are honest to a fault. They will show every ripple in your bodywork and every speck of dust that lands in your garage while you work. Before you spray or dab Ford Dark Blue (check for code 2508 (1957)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those heavy pigments are fully suspended.

Best Practices

To confirm you have the right match, look for the data plate on the inside of your glove box door or along the driver's side door pillar. These old trucks often had their plates moved or painted over, so verification is key. Once you are ready to begin, test the color on the included card to see how it reacts to your specific lighting. When you move to the actual repair, keep the container moving at all times to maintain a consistent flow. Apply the paint in thin, deliberate layers rather than trying to bury the damage in one go. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets flat and stays durable for the next few decades of service.