COLOR CODEB (1965) - Midnight TurquoiseFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the moodiest shade in the 1965 catalog. While other drivers opted for the brighter, more tropical blues, those who chose this color for their Mustang or Galaxie wanted something that felt like the deep ocean. It sits right on the edge between a forest green and a navy blue, giving your car a heavy, grounded presence that feels much more sophisticated than a standard pastel. Because it was only available for such a brief window, it marks your Fairlane or Falcon as a true survivor of a specific moment in Ford history.

Technical Details

This finish is a metallic, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light and create that signature sixties glow. Metallics are notorious for being picky. If those flakes are not distributed evenly, the paint can look blotchy or "mottled." You need the flakes to lay flat and stay suspended in the liquid so the color remains consistent across the repair area. Since the color is quite dark, any clumping of these particles will show up as a dark shadow, so maintaining a steady flow is your biggest priority to avoid a streaky finish.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on the metal warranty plate located on the rear edge of the driver's door. Before you spray or dab Ford Midnight Turquoise (check for code B (1965)), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to wake up those heavy metallic flakes that like to settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches the current state of your car, as sixty years of sun can shift the original tone. When you begin, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the paint from pooling. Work in thin layers and allow enough drying time between each pass to build the depth safely.