Ford Bronco Sport Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Ford definitely wasn't shy when they handed out the crayons for the Bronco Sport. With 35 recorded colors, they really went for it-giving us everything from the retro-cool Yellowstone and deep Eruption Green to the vibrant Cyber Orange Tricoat. Whether your Bronco is rocking a "50 shades of Earth Tone" vibe like Cactus Gray or a punchy metallic, it's clear Ford wanted this car to stand out in a trailhead parking lot.
What to Watch For
While the Bronco Sport is built for the mud, its paint can be a bit of a sensitive soul. Many DIYers notice that the clear coat is on the softer side, which leads to frequent "trail badges" (a.k.a. stone chips) on the hood and around the headlights. Keep a close eye on the spots where plastic meets metal-like near the grille or the tail lights-as those parts can rub together and cause the paint to flake. To find your exact match, open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb; your code is sitting right next to the EXT PNT label.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since Ford loves their fancy finishes like the Hot Pepper Red Tricoat, your touch-up bottle is basically a tiny chemistry set. Those metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom, so shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds to wake up the sparkles. When you're filling a chip, remember that "thin is in." Instead of one big, gloopy drop that looks like a mountain on your hood, apply 2-3 paper-thin layers. It requires a bit of patience, but building that "paint sandwich" layer by layer will give you a much smoother, flatter finish that stays put.