This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1984, 1985

To determine if Light Oxford Gray is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 1U/5962.

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1U/5962 - Light Oxford Gray

The Look

This color is a window back to the mid-80s when Ford trucks and SUVs ruled the job site. It is a neutral, stonelike gray that feels more like a piece of industrial equipment than a modern luxury car. If you are driving a 1984 or 1985 vehicle in this shade, you probably have a workhorse that has survived decades of sun and road grime. Because your vehicle has been on the road for forty years, the original finish has likely shifted toward a slightly warmer or chalkier tone. This gray is exceptionally practical because it hides a layer of dust well, making it a favorite for those who use their trucks for more than just a grocery run.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Ford Light Oxford Gray (check for code 1U/5962), you need to know that this is a solid finish. There is no metallic flake or pearl to hide behind, which makes your job both easier and harder. The benefit is that you do not have to worry about the gray looking "streaky" or dark from different angles. The challenge is that solid colors are very honest. Any dust trapped in your wet paint or any deep scratches in the primer will show up clearly in the final reflection. Since it lacks the sparkle of a metallic, you must focus entirely on getting the surface flat and smooth before you even open your container.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the driver side door jamb, usually on a paper or metal sticker near the door latch. Look for the letters "EXT PNT" to confirm you have the right match. To get the best results, shake your container for a full two minutes to ensure the pigments are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks against your aged factory paint. When you start, work in a cool garage or in the shade to keep the surface from getting too hot. If you are using a spray can, keep the container moving in steady passes to avoid drips. If you are using a pen or brush, apply the paint in thin layers rather than one thick blob. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers so the solvent can escape, which prevents the finish from shrinking later.

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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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