COLOR CODEMA/M6328 - Light Crystal Blue MetallicFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential cool blue of the early 90s. If you are working on an Econoline, Aerostar, or a classic square-body Bronco, you know this shade well. It is an icy, bright blue that captures the transition from the rugged 80s into the sleeker 90s. Because your vehicle has likely spent three decades in the sun, the original finish might look a bit flatter than it did on the showroom floor. When you apply new paint, expect the fresh pigment to have a crispness that your weathered panels might have lost over time.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Ford Light Crystal Blue Metallic (check for code MA/M6328), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to give it that shimmer. If you do not mix it thoroughly, the flakes will settle at the bottom, and the color will come out looking like a flat, dark greyish-blue instead of the bright crystal it should be. Metallics are prone to mottling, where the flakes clump together and create dark streaks or spots. To avoid this, you must ensure the flakes lay down evenly.

Best Practices

You can find your code on the driver's side door jamb; look for the sticker labeled "EXT PNT." Before you touch your car, test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes settle. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, the secret is in the layering. Do not try to hide the damage in one heavy pass. If the paint goes on too thick, the metal flakes will "float" and drown, ruining the match. Apply thin, light layers and respect the drying time between each one. If you are using a spray can, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the finish looks uniform across the repair area. Once the color is dry, a clear coat is essential to make those blue crystals truly pop in the sunlight.