Ford Molten Orange Tricoat (UY) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the color that defined the first generation of the SVT Raptor, and while your Fiesta or F-Series might have seen some hard miles since 2010, this orange still commands attention. It is a high-energy, aggressive shade that was designed to stand out in the dirt. Because it was a premium launch color, it has a depth that standard paints lack, though this means the finish on your hood or fenders can look slightly different depending on how much sun it has soaked up over the last decade.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a pearl finish, which gives the color its shifting, liquid appearance. Since this is a tricoat, the final look depends entirely on the layers. The base provides the orange foundation, while the mid-coat contains the pearl particles that catch the light. If you apply the mid-coat too thick, the repair will look darker than the original bodywork. If you go too thin, you will lose that signature glow. Consistency is the secret to making this repair blend in rather than sitting on top of the surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Molten Orange Tricoat (check for code UY), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pearl additives are fully suspended. You can find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb sticker, listed right next to the "EXT PNT" label. To get a clean result, test the color on the included card first to see how many layers of the mid-coat you need to match your truck's current fade. Keep the container moving at all times to avoid heavy spots, and make sure you allow plenty of drying time between each thin layer.