Ford Diamond Blue (N (1966)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defines the peak of the 1960s personal luxury era. While it was available on various models, it is most at home on the 1966 Thunderbird, where it acted as a "ghost blue." In high noon sun, the finish can look almost white, only revealing its cool, icy personality as the shadows lengthen. It is a sophisticated, reserved choice that makes a car look larger and cleaner than a darker hue would. Since your Ford has likely been out in the elements for decades, remember that this pale shade is sensitive to UV fading, so your original paint might be a hair lighter than the fresh pigment in your hand.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish. Because there are no metallic flakes or pearls hiding inside, you do not have to worry about the finish looking mottled or "tiger-striped" if your technique is slightly uneven. The trade-off is that solid pastels like this are honest. They show every bit of surface prep failure and every speck of dust that lands during the drying time. Because it is such a light color, it has moderate hiding power. If you are covering a dark primer or a deep scratch, you will need multiple thin layers to achieve full opacity without building up a heavy, visible edge.

Best Practices

You will find your identification plate riveted to the driver's side door jamb or the rear edge of the door itself. Before you spray or dab Ford Diamond Blue (check for code N (1966)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This ensures the heavy white and blue pigments are fully integrated. Do not skip the step where you test the color on the included card to verify the match against your specific car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying before it has a chance to level out. To get a smooth transition, keep the container moving and apply light, overlapping passes rather than one heavy coat.