Ford Mustang Stripe Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Ford didn't just give the Mustang a paint job; they gave it a wardrobe. With 13 recorded colors for accents, stripes, and cladding, they really went for it. Whether you're rocking the high-voltage Grabber Blue cladding, the classic Torch Red, or the stealthy Ebony wheels, your pony car is designed to stand out. From "High Performance White" to "Alloy Metallic," Ford made sure that every inch of the trim had as much personality as the engine.
What to Watch For
Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "battle map." You'll find your primary paint code on the driver's side door jamb sticker, right next to the EXT PNT label. However, Mustang paint is known for being a bit "athletic"-meaning it's applied thin from the factory to keep things light. This can lead to some premature peeling or clear coat flaking on the hood and roof if the sun has been particularly cruel. If you're looking at your lower cladding or stripes, keep an eye out for "road rash" chips that tend to happen right behind the wheel wells where the road fights back.
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're using a touch-up pen or brush on those metallic accents like Silver Metallic or Ingot Silver, remember that the "sparkles" are heavy and like to nap at the bottom of the bottle. Shake that container for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up the metallic flakes. When applying, think of it like nail polish: three thin, whisper-light layers are always better than one big, goopy glob. It requires some patience, but your Mustang will thank you for not giving it a "textured" look.