Ford Velocity Blue (E7) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your vehicle wears a color that refuses to blend into the background. Since its debut, this shade has become the go-to choice for owners who want their Mustang or F-Series to vibrate with energy. It replaced the older Lightning Blue, offering a cleaner, more electric tone that lacks the heavy purple undertones found in previous Ford palettes. Whether it is on a rugged Escape or a sleek Fusion, this finish is designed to catch the sun and highlight every body line of your car.

Technical Details

This is a high-sparkle metallic finish. The depth you see comes from thousands of tiny metal flakes suspended in the paint. These flakes are heavy, and they are prone to settling or clumping if the application is too thick. When you apply metallic paint too heavily in one spot, the particles sink and create dark, muddy patches known as mottling. To avoid this, you need a balanced flow that allows the paint to lay flat without soaking the surface. Since this is a modern Ford color, it relies on a clearcoat to provide the final gloss and protect the metal particles from oxidizing.

Best Practices

You can verify your color match by checking the safety sticker on the driver's side door jamb; the code is listed right next to the "EXT PNT" label. Before you spray or dab Ford Velocity Blue (check for code E7), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. If you do not mix it thoroughly, the first bit of paint will be translucent and the last bit will be far too dark. Test the color on the included card in the shade to ensure the flake density looks right. When you are ready to fix the spot, keep the container moving at a steady pace. This movement prevents the paint from pooling and ensures the metallic flakes spread out evenly. Give the area plenty of drying time before you move on to your clearcoat, or you risk dragging the metallic particles and ruining the pattern.