AR/M6114 - Sandalwood MetallicFord Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color represents a specific peak in Ford truck history. It arrived in 1991 as a sophisticated alternative to the flat browns and tans of the previous decade. Whether it is on a first-generation Explorer, a workhorse Ranger, or an Aerostar, this shade captures the early-90s obsession with earth tones. Because the color is essentially a refined version of road dust, it is one of the best finishes for hiding light dirt and grime. Since your vehicle has been on the road for over thirty years, the original finish has likely developed a warm patina that this tan-gold pigment matches beautifully.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is loaded with tiny reflective flakes. These flakes provide the "glow" you see in the sun, but they also make the application a bit more technical than a solid color. If you apply the paint too thick, the metallic particles will sink and create dark, muddy splotches. If the paint is applied too thin or from too far away, the surface will feel rough and look dull. Success depends on finding a steady rhythm where the paint goes on wet enough for the flakes to lay flat without pooling.

Best Practices

Pop your driver's side door and look at the "Safety Compliance" sticker on the jamb; you are looking for the letters under the EXT PNT label. Before you spray or dab Ford Sandalwood Metallic (check for code AR/M6114), you need to shake it for at least one full minute. Those metallic flakes are heavy and like to sit at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flakes are mixing properly and the shade matches your weathered panels. While applying, keep the container moving in steady passes to prevent the particles from bunching up. Give the paint plenty of drying time between light layers to build the color depth gradually.