Ford Shelby Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Ford kept the palette for the Shelby remarkably focused, with only 3 specific colors officially recorded in this set. While some brands throw a whole rainbow at their performance cars, the Shelby sticked to a "mood in blue." From the vintage vibes of Arcadian Blue to the celebratory 40th Anniversary Blue and the straightforward Medium Blue, it's clear they knew their signature look and stuck to it. They really leaned into the "cool and fast" aesthetic here.
What to Watch For
Before you start dabbling with that touch-up brush, you need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. On most Shelbys, you'll find this on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. A quick heads-up: if you're rocking a classic model, that code might occasionally be a blank space on the tag, which just means it was a special-order "Grabber" color. In terms of wear, keep a close eye on the front bumper and the edges of the aluminum hood. These areas are notorious for "thin" factory coverage and can start to flake if they catch a stray pebble or spend too much time in the blistering sun.
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're working with these metallic blues, the secret is in the "shake." These paints have tiny metallic flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-even if your arm gets tired-to make sure those sparkles are evenly distributed. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Drip a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's better to do two "whisper-thin" layers than one big glob that looks like a blueberry stuck to your hood.
