Touch up paint kits in Light Gunmetal Grey Effect (T1)

Everything you need to touch up your Ford - in one convenient package.

Touch up paint in Light Gunmetal Grey Effect (T1)

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

This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: Explorer

YEARS: 2007

To determine if Light Gunmetal Grey Effect is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is T1.

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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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Our most popular products to help you achieve the best repair possible.

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Body filler products

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Your Paint Color Profile

T1 - Light Gunmetal Grey Effect

The Look

Your 2007 Explorer carries a shade that is becoming a bit of a rarity on the road. Since this color had a very short production run, you won't see many others like it in the parking lot. It is a sophisticated, mid-tone grey that avoids the flat look of basic industrial silvers. Because your Ford has likely spent nearly two decades battling the sun and road debris, the original finish might look a little duller than it did on the showroom floor. This grey is fantastic at hiding daily road grime, but it relies entirely on its inner glow to look sharp. If you neglect the finish, it can start to look like an unfinished primer, so keeping that metallic depth intact during your repair is the secret to a successful match.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is loaded with tiny reflective flakes. In the world of Ford finishes, the word "Effect" tells you that the color isn't static; it changes slightly depending on how the light hits the curves of your door or hood. The biggest challenge you face with a metallic like this is mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those metallic particles will clump together and create dark, cloudy patches. This is why you want to avoid thick, wet layers. By keeping the layers light, you allow the flakes to stand up and reflect light evenly, preventing the repair from looking like a bruised spot on your fender.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Light Gunmetal Grey Effect (check for code T1 on the driver's side door jamb sticker next to the "EXT PNT" label), you must shake the container for at least a full minute. Those metallic flakes are heavy and like to settle at the bottom, and if they aren't mixed, your repair will come out looking too dark and flat. Test the color on the included card to make sure the flake density looks right before moving to the vehicle. When you start the actual repair, keep the container moving and apply several thin coats rather than one heavy one. This controlled approach ensures the drying time stays consistent and helps the new paint blend into the surrounding panels without leaving a hard edge.

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Find your Ford paint 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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PaintScratch proudly offers simple, beginner-friendly products in Light Gunmetal Grey Effect that do not require any fancy equipment. For the serious car fanatic, you can find ready-to-spray large-sized paints.

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