Ford Light Truck Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford's light truck lineup has seen 24 recorded colors over the years, and let's just say they weren't afraid of a little personality. We're talking about everything from the rugged Pawnee Tan and Alpine Green Metallic to the surprisingly sophisticated Medium Cabernet Red. Whether your truck is a workhorse or a weekend warrior, Ford really went for it with these names-I mean, Bright Regatta Blue Metallic sounds more like a yacht club invitation than a tailgate party, but it looks great under the sun.

What to Watch For

If you've noticed your truck starting to look a bit "chalky" on the hood or roof, don't panic-you're just dealing with the classic Ford clear coat maturing. These trucks are famous for clear coat peeling, especially the blues and whites from the '90s. Before you start dabbing paint, you need your secret weapon: the paint code. Pop open the driver's side door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for the letters EXT PNT followed by a two-character code. If you see "WB" next to it, skip that-that's the wheelbase. Look right below or next to the EXT PNT label for your actual color DNA.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these Ford colors are metallics-like Dark Chestnut or Smoke Metallic-you have to treat that tiny bottle like a protein shake. Those metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom, so shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds until you hear that little agitator ball singing. When you apply it, resist the urge to fill the whole chip in one go. Dab a tiny bit of paint onto the center of the scratch and let it spread itself out. It requires a little patience, but two thin coats will always look better than one giant "mountain" of paint on your fender.