Ford Gold (GN) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Fusion wears a color that sits comfortably between a classic silver and a champagne toast. Since 2020 marked one of the final years for this model, finding this specific shade on the road is becoming a rarity. It is a subtle, upscale look that avoids the loud brightness of a traditional yellow, giving your car a sense of weight and value. Because your vehicle has been on the road for a few years, the finish may have matured slightly under the sun, making a careful touch-up essential to maintaining that uniform, factory appearance.

Technical Details

This finish is a metallic, which means it is packed with microscopic flakes designed to catch and reflect light. While this creates a sophisticated depth, it introduces a specific challenge during application. If the paint is applied too heavily in a single pass, those flakes will settle in clusters, creating dark spots or streaks known as mottling. To achieve a professional result, those flakes must lay down in a single, even layer so they all reflect light at the same angle. When you get the application right, the repair will vanish into the surrounding panel.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Gold (check for code GN), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can verify your match by looking at the VIN sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually found right next to the text EXT PNT. Do not move straight to the car; test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic particles settle and catch the light. When you move to the actual repair, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure an even flow. Give each layer enough drying time in a cool garage or under the shade to avoid trapping moisture or causing the paint to sag.