Ford Escort Touch Up Paint (41 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford really kept the crayon box full for the Escort, giving us a staggering 41 recorded colors. They truly went for it with the palette-one day you're looking at the dignified Mocha Frost Metallic or Silver Frost, and the next, you're blinded by the 90s-tastic glory of Zinc Yellow, Citrus Gold Metallic, or Grabber Green. Whether your Escort is rocking the deep Toreador Red Pearl or the punchy Bright Atlantic Blue, this car was clearly designed for people who weren't afraid of a little personality on their commute.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On the Escort, you'll find this on the driver's side door jamb. Look for the Safety Compliance sticker and find the two-character code sitting right next to the text "EXT PNT."

In terms of aging, these cars are known for "sunburn"-specifically clear coat peeling on the roof and hood, or the Vermillion and Toreador Red shades fading into a duller matte over time. If you notice the paint starting to bubble or flake near the wheel arches or door bottoms, don't panic. It's a common Escort trait, but it's nothing a little patience and a touch-up bottle can't help tidy up.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Escort colors like Harvest Gold and Atlantic Blue are heavy on the metallics and pearls, your biggest secret weapon is the "The Shake." These tiny metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake that touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, remember that the "less is more" rule is king. Use the tip of the brush to place a tiny drop inside the chip rather than painting over it. If the color looks a little different at first, don't worry; metallics require patience and often look their best once they've fully dried and settled.