Touch up paint kits in Medium Bittersweet Metallic (8G (1982))

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Touch up paint in Medium Bittersweet Metallic (8G (1982))

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

This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1982

To determine if Medium Bittersweet Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 8G (1982).

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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.

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Your Paint Color Profile

8G (1982) - Medium Bittersweet Metallic

The Look

This is a pure snapshot of 1982. It is an earthy, copper-leaning orange that defined the transition from the heavy browns of the seventies to the metallic pops of the eighties. Because it was only around for a single year, seeing it on a Fairmont, an F-Series, or a Mustang today means you are looking at a genuine survivor. It is a warm, honest color that hides road dust better than most, but it demands a clean surface to truly show off that burnt-sugar glow. Since your Ford has likely been out in the elements for four decades, the original finish might have shifted slightly toward a flatter tone, so keep that in mind as you prep.

Technical Details

This is a traditional metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light. The biggest risk here is mottling, where those flakes clump together and create dark spots or tiger stripes across the repair. This happens if the paint is applied too heavily in one go or if the temperature in your garage is too cold. You want the flakes to lay down flat and even. It is also important to remember that 1982 factory paint was often a single-stage or an early basecoat, so if you are using a modern touch-up kit, you will likely need a clear coat to match the gloss and protect the metallic particles from oxidizing.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Medium Bittersweet Metallic (check for code 8G (1982) on the driver side door jamb label under EXT PNT), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those copper-toned flakes like to settle at the bottom, and if they aren't fully mixed, your repair will look too dark. Test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic settles. When you start, keep the container moving in steady, light passes. If you are using a pen or brush, dab in thin layers rather than one big glob. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the solvent from trapped under the surface, which can dull the final look.

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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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