Ford Trucks Touch Up Paint (97 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford definitely didn't shy away from the palette for their trucks, recording a massive 97 colors over the years. They really went for it with names that sound more like vacation spots than paint cans, ranging from the vibrant New Lime and Acapulco Blue Metallic to the rugged Bengal Tan. Whether you're driving a "Reef Aqua" cruiser or a "Candy Apple Red" workhorse, Ford's history is a technicolor dream of metallics and "Spring Colors" that prove a truck doesn't have to be just gray to get the job done.

What to Watch For

To find your specific shade, skip the glove box and head straight for the driver's side door jamb. Look for the "Safety Compliance Certification Label"-your golden ticket is the two-digit code listed next to "EXT PNT." While these trucks are built "Ford Tough," the paint has a few known "soft spots." Keep a close eye on the leading edge of the hood (especially on newer aluminum-body models) and the roof, where UV rays love to snack on the clear coat until it starts to look a bit cloudy or flaky. You might also see tiny bubbles forming around door handles; don't panic, it's just a common Ford quirk that's easily handled with a little bit of patience.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these classic and modern Ford colors-like Bay Roc Blue or Lime Gold-are packed with metallic flakes, your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe. Shake that pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds (set a timer!) to "wake up" the sparkles so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you apply it, think of it like nail polish: one thick blob will never dry right. Go with two or three whisper-thin layers, waiting about 15 minutes between each. It takes a little longer, but it's the difference between a "scar" and a repair that disappears into the driveway shadows.