Touch up paint kits in Medium Smoke (73 (1987))

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Touch up paint in Medium Smoke (73 (1987))

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

This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1987

To determine if Medium Smoke is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 73 (1987).

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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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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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Your Paint Color Profile

73 (1987) - Medium Smoke

The Look

This color is the definitive "accent" of 1987. While it appears on various F-Series trucks and SUVs from that year, it is most famous for providing the high-contrast look on the lower body cladding of the legendary "Aero" Mustang. It is a sophisticated, cool-toned grey that bridges the gap between the boxy utility of the early eighties and the streamlined future. Because it was often used as a secondary color or on specific trim pieces for All Other Models, it serves as a visual anchor that makes primary colors like scarlet or black pop. If your vehicle has been on the road since the late eighties, this grey has likely survived better than most, as it is naturally gifted at hiding road grime and light surface oxidation.

Technical Details

Before you start your repair, you should know that Ford Medium Smoke (check for code 73 (1987)) is a metallic finish. This means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that give it a subtle shimmer when the light hits it at an angle. The risk here is mottling; if the flakes aren't distributed evenly, you might see dark and light patches that look like shadows or stripes. To avoid this, you must be disciplined with your application. Applying the paint too heavily in one spot will cause the metallic particles to "sink" and clump together, ruining that uniform grey appearance.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb label, listed next to the "EXT PNT" or "COL" heading. To get a perfect result, preparation is everything. Shake your container for at least a full minute to ensure those metallic flakes are suspended in the liquid. If you are using a pen or brush, avoid "scrubbing" the paint into the scratch; instead, dab it in thin layers. For those using a nozzle, maintain a consistent spray distance and keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the paint from pooling. Always test the color on the included card before you touch the car. Once the color is right, remember that this is a basecoat that requires a clear topcoat to achieve the correct gloss and protect the finish from the sun. Allow plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the metallic bits stay exactly where you put them.

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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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