Ford Tempo Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Back in the day, Ford didn't just give you a car; they gave you a mood. With 10 recorded colors for the Tempo, they really went for it. We're talking about everything from the deep, sophisticated Royal Plum Pearl Metallic to the "vacation-in-a-bottle" Bimini Blue Metallic. But let's be honest: Ford clearly had a favorite child, and its name was Titanium. Between Titanium Frost, Light Titanium, Medium Titanium, and just plain Titanium Metallic, the Tempo was basically the industry leader in "50 Shades of Grey" before it was a thing.

What to Watch For

If you're hunting for your paint code, head straight to the driver's side door jamb. Look for a rectangular sticker; your code is hiding right next to the text "EXT PNT." Now, for the reality check: the Tempo comes from an era where Ford was still perfecting the "staying on the car" part of paint technology. You might notice the clear coat starting to flake off in thin, potato-chip-like layers, or if you have Sunrise Red, it may have transitioned into a lovely "Sun-Bleached Pink." These metallics and pearls are beautiful, but they require patience to get right because the flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most Tempo colors are heavy on the "Metallic" and "Pearl" side, your best friend isn't the brush-it's the gravity. Before you touch the car, shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes (play a song, get a workout in). If those tiny metallic flakes aren't suspended in the paint, your Twilight Blue will look like flat navy. When applying, think "less is more." Use the tip of the applicator to dab thin, whisper-light layers into the chip. If you try to fill a deep scratch in one thick go, the metallic bits will clump together and look like a dark smudge. Give it ten minutes between dabs, and you'll see those sparkles align perfectly.