Ford Ford 500 Touch Up Paint (29 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford didn't just make a sedan with the Five Hundred; they gave us a rolling gallery of 29 different shades. They really went for it with the "Effect" colors-from the earthy Light Tundra Metallic to the deep, wine-soaked Merlot Pearl and the sophisticated Pueblo Gold. Whether you're driving a classic Oxford White or one of the many variations of Silver Birch, Ford leaned heavily into pearls and metallics to give this car its signature shimmer.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing paint, you need to find your "EXT PNT" code. You'll find it on the driver's side door jamb sticker, usually a two-character code like "G3" or "YN." Now, for the reality check: if you've noticed little bubbles or flakes on the front of your hood, don't panic-you aren't alone. The Five Hundred uses an aluminum hood, and over time, the paint can decide to part ways with the metal. If you see these "beauty marks" starting to lift, catch them early with your touch-up kit to seal the edges and keep the rest of the finish where it belongs.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Ford Five Hundred colors are "Pearl" or "Effect" paints, they carry a lot of heavy metallic flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Before you open your touch-up pen or brush, shake it like you're making a milkshake for at least 60 seconds. This wakes up those sparkles so they actually end up on your car instead of staying stuck in the tube. When applying, remember that three paper-thin layers will always look better than one giant "blob" of paint. It requires patience, but your hood will thank you.