Ford Seafoam Green Metallic (NK) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a mid-nineties time capsule that somehow kept its cool well into the modern era. It originally gave the Ford Probe its sleek, oceanic vibe before finding a long-term home on the early generations of the Escape. It is a soft, earthy green that feels organic rather than clinical. Since your vehicle has likely spent a fair amount of time out in the elements, the original pigment might have shifted slightly from the day it left the factory. This color is a champion at hiding light road dust, but it requires a careful hand to restore that specific minty glow without making the repair look like a dark patch.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, meaning it is packed with tiny reflective flakes that give the paint its depth. These flakes are the secret to the color, but they are also your biggest hurdle. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic particles will "mottle," which is a fancy way of saying they clump together and sink. This creates dark, muddy-looking stripes or spots that ruin the metallic effect. To get a factory match, those flakes need to stand up and catch the light evenly across the surface.

Best Practices

You can find your confirmation on the identification sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb, usually right next to the latch. Before you spray or dab Ford Seafoam Green Metallic (check for code NK), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to ensure the heavy metallic flakes are fully mixed and not sitting at the bottom of the container. Always test the color on the included card first to see how it looks against your actual car. When you start, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling or sagging. Focus on applying several thin layers rather than one heavy one, and give the surface plenty of drying time between each pass. For the best results, work in a cool garage or the shade to keep the finish from drying too quickly.