Ford Five Hundred Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Ford Five Hundred was built for the person who appreciates a "business casual" aesthetic. Ford kept things professional with a total of 9 colors recorded for this model. You'll mostly see the "50 shades of corporate" vibe with classics like Silver Frost Metallic and Dark Shadow Gray Pearl, but they did let their hair down occasionally with the deep Merlot Pearl and the surprisingly earthy Light Tundra Metallic. It's a sophisticated palette that says, "I have a 401k, but I also know where the good BBQ is."

What to Watch For

Before you get started, you need to find your "DNA" code. Open your driver's side door and look at the VIN sticker on the jamb; you're looking for the two-digit code next to the "EXT PNT" label. Now, the reality check: The Five Hundred has a bit of a reputation for "aluminum acne"-specifically bubbling and flaking on the leading edge of the hood. Because the hood is aluminum, the paint can lose its grip over time. If you see those little bubbles, don't just ignore them; catching them early with a touch-up pen is the difference between a quick fix and a trip to a professional.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most of the Five Hundred's colors-like Redfire Pearl Metallic or Pueblo Gold-are packed with metallic flakes and pearls, they require a little extra rhythm. Before you apply a single drop, shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds. You need to "wake up" those heavy metallic particles that have settled at the bottom. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." If you try to fill a deep chip with one big glob, the metallic flakes won't lay flat, and it will look like a dark mole on the car. Two or three paper-thin layers will give those sparkles the room they need to catch the sun correctly.