SQ - Lime Squeeze MetallicFord Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defined a specific era for Ford. When the Fiesta arrived in 2011, it wore this shade to tell everyone that small cars could be fun. It is a loud, high-energy green that turns your Escape or Fiesta into a landmark. People either love it or think of a kitchen from the seventies, but nobody ignores it. Since your car has been on the road for over a decade, you probably know this paint shows every bit of road grime, but it still glows like a neon sign when it is clean.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on thousands of tiny aluminum flakes suspended in the green pigment. These flakes create the sparkle you see under the sun, but they present a challenge for repairs. If the paint is too thin, the color looks weak. If you apply it too heavy, the flakes sink and make the repair look dark or muddy. Before you spray or dab Ford Lime Squeeze Metallic (check for code SQ), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This mixing is the only way to get those metal particles off the bottom and into your finish.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look at the jamb for a sticker labeled EXT PNT to confirm your match. Work in a cool garage or the shade to keep the metal surface from getting too hot. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you touch the actual car. When you are ready, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Give each layer plenty of drying time so the metallic effect builds up naturally without sagging.