Ford Maverick Pickup Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Ford really went for it with the Maverick. They recorded a massive 22 colors for this little truck, and the palette is a wild ride. You've got everything from the "wait, is that a citrus fruit?" Yellow Peel and the high-energy Molten Magenta to the outdoorsy Eruption Green. Of course, it wouldn't be a modern truck without the "50 shades of gravel" collection, including Cactus Gray, Carbonized Gray, and Dark Matter Gray. Whether you're driving a neon spark plug or a stealthy cloud, there's a lot of personality packed into these panels.
What to Watch For
Here's the honest truth: the Maverick's coat is a bit like a thin summer jacket-it looks great, but it doesn't offer much armor. Owners have noted that the clear coat can be quite soft and "brittle," making the front hood and bumper prime targets for rock chips. You might also see some peeling where the plastic bumper meets the metal body, so keep an eye on those seams. To find your specific color code, open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for the letters EXT PNT followed by a two-digit code. Just don't get it confused with the wheelbase code "WB," or you'll end up ordering a very long bottle of nothing.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since many Maverick colors like Lucid Red Pearl or Glacier Gray Tricoat rely on depth and "sparkle," your biggest ally is the "Shake and Wait" method. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those metallic flakes that like to nap at the bottom. When you apply it to a chip, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Think of it like painting your nails: one thin dab, let it dry, then another. If you're working with a Tricoat, it requires patience to get that factory glow, so take your time and stay out of the direct sun while you work.