Ford Dark Satin Green Metallic (FU/M6862) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Mustang or Taurus carries a color that defined the Ford lineup at the turn of the millennium. This deep forest green has a dual personality. In the garage or under evening clouds, it looks heavy and almost black, giving the car a serious, grounded presence. Once the sun hits the panels, the metallic flake reveals a rich, organic green that feels much more alive. Because this color was so prevalent on everything from the professional Crown Victoria to the sporty Contour, it feels familiar and classic rather than dated.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which presents a specific challenge for your repair. The paint contains tiny flakes that must lay flat and spread evenly to catch the light correctly. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, those flakes bunch up and create dark, muddy patches known as mottling. Metallics are sensitive to how they are applied, so your goal is to build the color in thin, even layers. This prevents the "tiger stripe" effect where the repair looks darker than the surrounding panel because of uneven flake distribution.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look at the VIN sticker on the jamb; you will find your code in the box labeled "EXT PNT." Before you spray or dab Ford Dark Satin Green Metallic (check for code FU/M6862), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a heavy metallic, and those flakes settle at the bottom of the container quickly. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes look once they dry. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure a consistent flow. Work in the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast, and allow enough drying time between layers so the finish stays smooth.