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This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: All Models

YEARS: 1972

To determine if Pearl White is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 9-C (1972).

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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

9-C (1972) - Pearl White

The Look

This shade is a true one-year wonder. While the era was defined by earth tones and the creamy, off-white look of Wimbledon White, your car carries a much crisper and brighter aesthetic. Since it only appeared for the 1972 model year across the Ford lineup, this color is a badge of authenticity for a very specific window of automotive history. On a Torino or a Mustang, it provides a high-contrast backdrop that makes chrome trim pop. It is excellent at hiding light garage dust and road salt, but because it is so bright, you will notice every bit of dark mud or grease the moment it touches the panel.

Technical Details

Despite the name, this is a solid finish rather than a modern three-stage pearl. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling at the bottom of the container or creating dark stripes if your application is uneven. The challenge with a solid white from this era is the density of the pigment. White paint is thick and provides great coverage, but if you apply it too heavily, it can leave a visible ridge at the edge of the repair. Because your car has likely seen decades of light, the original finish may have shifted slightly, making a clean blend at the edges of your repair vital for a professional result.

Best Practices

You can find your paint information on the data plate located on the rear face of the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Ford Pearl White (check for code 9-C (1972)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The heavy white solids in the formula settle quickly, and skipping this step will result in a translucent or off-tone finish. Always test the color on the included card before moving to the vehicle to confirm the match against your aged paint. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the paint lays flat and thin. Allow for plenty of drying time between each coat to ensure the finish hardens properly in the shade.

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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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