Ford Fairlane Touch Up Paint (50 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford certainly didn't hold back when it came to the Fairlane, offering a massive palette of 50 recorded colors. They really went for it with the naming, too-you aren't just driving a blue car; you're driving Peacock Blue, Acapulco Blue Poly, or Skymist. Whether your Fairlane is rocking the deep Raven Black or the sunshine-heavy Tucson Yellow, these colors were designed to make a statement on the boulevard. With so many "Poly" (polychromatic or metallic) options like Castillian Gold, it's clear Ford wanted these cars to shimmer under the streetlights.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing paint, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On a Fairlane, you'll usually find this on the data plate (a small metal tag) located on the driver's side door jamb or the rear edge of the door itself. Look for a code near the "COLOR" or "EXT PNT" label. As for the paint's health, keep an eye out for "chalking" or a dull, powdery film on the hood and trunk; these older finishes love to oxidize if left in the sun too long. Also, watch for "checking"-those tiny spiderweb cracks that appear in vintage paint. These spots require a little extra patience to fill so they don't look like tiny canyons once you're done.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with any of the "Poly" colors-like Silver Moss Poly or Caspian Blue-you have a secret weapon in your hand: the shake. Those metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like tired anchors. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least two full minutes (time it!) to wake up those sparkles. When applying, think of it like nail polish: several whisper-thin layers are much better than one big, gloopy drop. If you're filling a chip, let the first layer dry for 20 minutes before adding the next; this keeps the color consistent and prevents the "blob" look.