Ford Dark Ink Blue Pearl (DI) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a deep, moody classic from a short window of Ford history. Between 2008 and 2010, this shade gave the Edge, Fusion, and Taurus a refined, executive personality. It acts like a chameleon; in the shade, it looks like a solid midnight navy, but as soon as the sun hits your panels, the depth of the blue comes alive. Because your vehicle has likely spent over a decade on the road, you might notice that the original finish has darkened slightly compared to the fresh paint in your hand. This contrast is normal for dark blues, which absorb a lot of heat and UV rays over the years.

Technical Details

Unlike a standard solid paint, this is a pearl finish. It relies on small mica flakes to create that signature shimmer. The challenge with a pearl is that the flakes need to stay evenly distributed across the surface. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the pearls will sink and create a dark, muddy patch that won't catch the light correctly. You want to avoid any clumping or stripes by ensuring the layers stay light and thin. This helps the mica particles lay flat, allowing the light to bounce back with the correct blue hue.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Dark Ink Blue Pearl (check for code DI), you need to find the "EXT PNT" label on your driver's side door jamb to confirm the match. Shake the container for a full minute to get those pearls properly mixed into the liquid. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how the flakes settle under the light. When you begin the repair in your garage or in the shade, keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up. Build the color in thin layers, giving each one enough drying time to set before you add the next coat.