COLOR CODE512 - Blue Tour de FranceFerrari Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Named after the legendary race that Ferrari dominated for years, this shade represents the sophisticated side of Maranello. While Rosso Corsa screams for attention, Ferrari Blue Tour de France (check for code 512) whispers of high-speed grand touring. Since your car comes from the mid-90s era, this color has likely matured. It is a deep, royal blue that looks almost black in the shade but wakes up with a violent brilliance once you pull out of the garage. It fits the lines of a 355 or 456 perfectly because it emphasizes the muscular haunches without the flat, toy-like appearance of a solid red.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the secret is in the suspension. Inside that container, tiny silver and blue flakes are waiting to settle at the bottom. If you do not mix them thoroughly, the repair will look like a muddy blue smear rather than a crisp factory match. Metallics are sensitive to how they land on the surface; if you apply it too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and create a dark, mottled patch. You want those flakes to stand up and catch the light evenly across the repair area.

Best Practices

Before you start, find the silver PPG or Glasurit sticker. On most models from 1994 and 1995, you will find it on the underside of the front hood or the rear engine deck lid. Shake the container for at least two full minutes to ensure the metallic particles are distributed. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before touching the car. When applying, keep the container moving in steady passes to ensure the flow remains consistent. If you are using a pen or brush, use light, thin layers. Building the color slowly prevents the metallic effect from looking "clumped," ensuring the repair disappears into the rest of the bodywork.