Ford Silver Moss Poly (P (1963)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the embodiment of 1963 sophistication. While many owners went for the loud reds or deep blacks of the era, this sage-tinted silver was the choice for those who wanted their Fairlane or Falcon to look expensive and understated. It has a misty, ethereal quality that shifts between a cool grey and a soft forest green depending on the light. Since your car has likely been on the road for over sixty years, the original finish has probably mellowed, and this color does a better job than most at hiding the fine road dust and minor imperfections that come with age.

Technical Details

Because this is a Polychromatic finish, it contains a fine metallic flake that gives the paint its signature depth. Metallics are naturally opinionated; they require a steady hand because those tiny flakes want to clump together. If you are too heavy-handed or let the paint pool, you will end up with dark patches or "mottling" where the color looks uneven. This happens because the metallic particles settle differently in thick spots than they do in thin ones. Keeping your layers light and consistent is the only way to ensure the green and silver tones stay balanced across the repair area.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the metal data plate located on the rear face of the driver's door. Before you spray or dab Ford Silver Moss Poly (check for code P (1963)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is non-negotiable for a metallic paint; the heavy pigments settle at the bottom and need to be fully suspended to match. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic behaves before moving to your car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a pen, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from loading up in one spot. Give it plenty of drying time between layers to let the metallic flakes lock into place in the shade of your garage.