Ford Dynasty Green Poly. (D (1965)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 1965 Ford wears a color that captures the transition from the pastel fifties to the bold muscle car era. This teal-heavy turquoise was a sophisticated choice for the Galaxie and Fairlane, but it truly found its soul on the early Falcon and Mustang. Since it was only available for a short window, you rarely see it at modern car shows. This color has a distinct personality that changes depending on the light in your garage. In the shade, it looks like a deep sea green, but once you pull it into the sun, the metallic sparkle brings out those bright silver and aqua undertones.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which in 1965 was often called "Polychromatic." Because the paint contains tiny flakes to create that shimmer, it requires more care than a solid color. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will group together and create a dark, blotchy look known as mottling. To keep the finish even, you need to ensure the metallic particles stay suspended in the liquid while you work. If your Mustang or Falcon has original paint, keep in mind that these early metallics were prone to clouding over decades of sun exposure, so your new touch-up might look slightly more vibrant than the aged panels around it.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the data plate located on the driver's side door pillar or the rear edge of the door itself. Look for the letter under the "Color" or "Paint" heading. Before you spray or dab Ford Dynasty Green Poly. (check for code D (1965)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is vital to wake up the metallic flakes that settle at the bottom of the container. Always test the color on the included card to verify the match before touching the car. Whether you are using a pen or a nozzle, apply thin layers rather than one thick coat. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling, and allow plenty of drying time between each layer to build the color correctly.