This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: Heavy Duty Truck

YEARS: 1983, 1984, 1985

To determine if Pastel Chamois is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 8C.

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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.

Your Paint Color Profile

8C - Pastel Chamois

The Look

This color defines the hard-working Ford trucks of the early eighties. Since your Heavy Duty Truck was built for the farm or the job site, this shade was a practical choice that hides dust and mud well. It is a creamy, warm tan that feels honest and durable. Unlike the flashy colors of modern pickups, this finish embraces a vintage, utilitarian vibe that looks right at home on a classic square-body workhorse.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish, which means there are no metallic flakes or pearls to complicate the application. Solid colors are a double-edged sword. While they are far easier to match than a metallic, they do not hide imperfections in your bodywork. Every small dent or sand scratch will show through. Before you spray or dab Ford Pastel Chamois (check for code 8C), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to make sure the pigments are mixed.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb on the white certification sticker. It is listed under the letters EXT PNT. Before you apply any paint to your truck, test the color on the included card to make sure the shade matches your current finish. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to avoid any runs or puddles. Work in a garage or under the shade to keep the metal from getting too hot. Give each thin coat drying time before adding the next one to build a tough, level surface.

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How to Find Your Ford's Color 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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