Paint Kits in 3 (1971) - Bright Red

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  • Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Touch Up Paint Pen Kit – Complete System to Repair Small Chips and Scratches (1/2oz) Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Touch Up Paint Pen Kit – Complete System to Repair Small Chips and Scratches (1/2oz)

    Paint Pen Kit

    Paint Pen Kit

    Small repairs up to pencil eraser size

    Easily hides damage

    Quick fix

    Skill Level: 🟢⚪⚪⚪

    $46.95
    $46.95
  • Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Touch-Up Paint Bottle Kit – Complete System to Repair Medium Chips and Scratches (2oz) Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Touch-Up Paint Bottle Kit – Complete System to Repair Medium Chips and Scratches (2oz)

    Paint Bottle Kit

    Paint Bottle Kit

    Medium damage up to size of a dime

    More blended coverage

    Short Project

    Skill Level: 🟡🟡⚪⚪

    $64.95
    $64.95
  • Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Touch-Up Spray Can Kit – Complete Repair System for Panels, Bumpers and Larger Repairs (12oz) Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Touch-Up Spray Can Kit – Complete Repair System for Panels, Bumpers and Larger Repairs (12oz)

    Spray Can Kit

    Spray Can Kit

    Large areas or single panel repaints

    Professional-level repairs

    Half-Day Job

    Skill Level: 🟠🟠🟠⚪

    $79.95
    $79.95

Paint in 3 (1971) - Bright Red

Custom-mixed Ford paint for everyone - from beginners to pros.

  • Image of Bright Red 3 (1971) for Ford Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Exact-Match Paint Pen – Beginner-Friendly Repair for Small Chips and Scratches (1/2oz)

    Paint Pen

    Paint Pen

    Small repairs up to pencil eraser size

    Easily hides damage

    Quick fix

    Skill Level: 🟢⚪⚪⚪

    $19.95
    $19.95
  • Image of Bright Red 3 (1971) for Ford Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Exact-Match Paint Bottle – DIY Repair for Medium Chips and Scratches (2oz)

    Paint Bottle

    Paint Bottle

    Medium damage up to size of a dime

    More blended coverage

    Short Project

    Skill Level: 🟡🟡⚪⚪

    $34.95
    $34.95
  • Image of Bright Red 3 (1971) for Ford Ford Bright Red (3 (1971)) Exact-Match Spray Can – Professional Basecoat for Panels, Bumpers and Larger Repairs (12oz)

    Spray Can

    Spray Can

    Large areas or single panel repaints

    Professional-level repairs

    Half-Day Job

    Skill Level: 🟠🟠🟠⚪

    $39.95
    $39.95
  • Image of Bright Red 3 (1971) for Ford Image showing a technician using a spray gun with PaintScratch pro-size automotive paint for a professional refinishing job.

    Professional Size

    Professional Size

    Multiple panels or complete repaints

    Showroom-quality finish

    Weekend Commitment

    Skill Level: 🔴🔴🔴🔴

    From $109.95
    From $109.95

This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1971

To determine if Bright Red is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 3 (1971).

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Non-Paint Products for All Vehicles

Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Clearcoats

A necessary layer - applied over the paint - to add shine and prevent sun damage.

Primers

Applied before paint to protect bare surfaces, such as bare metal, plastic, or rubber.

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Body Filler Products

Smooth over scratches, pin holes, dents and dings.

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Chemical products for rust removal, thinning paint, and cleanup.

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Your Paint Color Profile

3 (1971) - Bright Red

The Look

This is the quintessential 1971 performance red. It represents a specific moment in Ford history where the muscle car era was transitioning into the decade of the cruiser. Because it was used across nearly all models that year, you might be fixing up a high-trim LTD or a rugged Ford truck. This red is unapologetic and bright, lacking the orange undertones found in later decades. It makes a statement on the road, but because it is a high-visibility shade, it shows every speck of road grime and every swirl mark from a car wash. You will want to keep a good coat of wax on it once the new paint cures to keep that deep, liquid reflection.

Technical Details

This is a single-stage solid finish, which is excellent news for your repair. Unlike metallic paints that require you to worry about flakes laying down in stripes or looking mottled, this solid red is consistent. The pigments are heavy, so the coverage is usually quite good. However, red is notorious for fading under UV rays over the decades. Before you spray or dab Ford Bright Red (check for code 3 (1971)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Since your car has likely lived a long life, the original paint might have darkened or shifted slightly, making a thorough mix of your new paint even more important to ensure the repair blends into the surrounding panel.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the driver's side door pillar, usually stamped on a metal plate or a sticker near the latch. When you are ready to start, move the car into a garage to avoid direct sunlight and wind. Test the color on the included card to see how the pigment reacts before you touch the car. If you are using a pen or brush, apply the paint in thin layers rather than one heavy glob to prevent the red from sagging. If you are using a spray, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent puddles. Give the surface plenty of drying time between coats so the solvents can escape, ensuring a hard, durable finish that matches the steel of your classic Ford.

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How to Find Your Ford's Color Code

Ford paint color codes are on the drivers door jamb, on the color plate. The typical format is PM/M6599, though usually only PM appears. Example: PM corresponds to Bright Calypso Metallic Clearcoat PM/M6599; it may appear as PM Bright Calypso Metallic Clearcoat. Plates may show Exterior Paint Colors or EX PT; sometimes the color is embossed mid-plate. WB is wheelbase; above Wheel Base is EXT PNT, and to the right of EXT PNT is the code. Many mistake LX3 as the code.

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