COLOR CODEJK/M6760 - Boysenberry PearlFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Ford Escort or Ranger carries a piece of late nineties nostalgia. This shade sits on the edge of purple and black, only showing its true face when the sun hits the metal. It is not a loud or neon purple. Instead, it offers a mature, berry-inspired tone that gave these trucks and compacts a more premium feel than the standard white or tan options of the era. Because your vehicle has likely spent over twenty years on the road, the original finish has probably shifted. You are dealing with a color that ages by deepening, so expect your repair to look a bit more vibrant than the surrounding weathered panels.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish. It relies on tiny mica flakes to catch and reflect light, which creates that characteristic shift in depth. The challenge with a pearl is that the final look depends on how you apply it. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, it will look dark and the pearl effect will disappear into a muddy mess. If it is too thin, the repair will look translucent. You must build the color through light layers. These mica particles also love to settle, so if you do not mix it thoroughly, you will end up with a flat purple that lacks the factory glow.

Best Practices

You can find your color code on the sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually listed next to the "EXT PNT" label. Before you spray or dab Ford Boysenberry Pearl (check for code JK/M6760), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The heavy pearl particles need to be suspended in the liquid to get an even match. Always test the color on the included card to see how the pearl behaves before you touch the car. Keep the container moving as you apply the paint to prevent the flakes from clustering. Work in the shade and allow for the proper drying time between each light coat to ensure the finish remains smooth and level.