5104/B9676 - Mystic Pearl Ford Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your 1996 Ford has been on the road for three decades, you are maintaining a piece of automotive history. This is not a standard paint; it is one of the first color-shifting finishes ever put on a production car. Depending on how the light hits the curves of your panels, the finish transforms from a deep forest green into a moody violet. It was the flagship look for the SVT Cobra that year, and it remains a head-turner that demands attention.

Technical Details

This is a complex Pearl finish. The magic comes from specialized pigments that change color based on the angle of the light. This makes it a high-stakes repair because the metallic and pearl particles must lay flat to achieve the correct "flip." If you apply the paint too thick or unevenly, the repair will look dark or muddy instead of shifting colors. You are essentially balancing light and shadow, so thin layers are your best friend to prevent the metallic flakes from bunching up.

Best Practices

Your paint code is located on the driver's side door jamb sticker next to the "EXT PNT" label. Before you spray or dab Ford Mystic Pearl (check for code 5104/B9676), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those heavy pearlescent pigments settle at the bottom and require a thorough mix to match the rest of the car. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the metal cool and prevent the paint from drying too fast. Test the color on the included card first to see how the light moves across it. When you are ready for the real thing, keep the container moving to ensure an even distribution of the pearls.