COLOR CODE4-Z (1975) - Light Green Gold PolyFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a pure time capsule from the mid-seventies. Since your Ford has likely spent decades under the sun, this specific shade represents that era where utilitarian greens met the obsession with metallic gold. It was a short-lived option that appeared on everything from the rugged F-Series trucks to the heavy-hitting cruisers of the day. It has a muddy, sophisticated earth-tone quality that hides road grime remarkably well, making it a practical choice for a vehicle that actually sees the road.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means you are working with tiny flakes suspended in the pigment. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch up and create dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. If you apply it too thin, the color may lose its golden depth and look a bit more like a flat olive. You want even, consistent layers to ensure the shimmer sits uniformly across the repair area. Because this is a 1975 vintage, the original finish has likely shifted in tone over the decades, so your layering technique will be the key to blending the new paint with the old.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb, typically printed on the safety certification label. Before you spray or dab Ford Light Green Gold Poly (check for code 4-Z (1975)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a heavy metallic, so the gold particles tend to settle at the bottom of the container quickly. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you move to the actual vehicle. When applying, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the metallic particles from pooling. Give the paint plenty of drying time between coats in a cool garage or patch of shade so the finish remains crisp and clear.