COLOR CODELR/M6916 - Sapphire Blue Pearl MetallicFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a rare find from the 2002 model year, primarily gracing the F-Series trucks. While most work trucks of that era stuck to flat reds and whites, this shade offered a touch of class to the rugged Super Duty lineup. Since your truck has likely been on the road for over two decades, you are dealing with a deep, moody blue that carries a serious personality shift. In the garage or under heavy clouds, it looks like a standard dark navy, but the moment the sun hits those curves, the sapphire depth wakes up. It turns a utility vehicle into something that looks custom-ordered.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with both traditional metal flakes and translucent pearl pigments. This combination is what gives the paint its "glow," but it also makes it a bit temperamental. Pearl pigments are heavier than standard paint particles and love to settle at the bottom of the container. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, the pearls will clump together and create dark, blotchy patches. To get that factory-correct shimmer, you need to focus on thin, even coats rather than trying to cover the damage in one go.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Sapphire Blue Pearl Metallic (check for code LR/M6916 on your driver's side door jamb label), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. In fact, shake it for two minutes to be safe; those pearls need to be fully suspended to match the original finish. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic flake lays down. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer plenty of drying time so the pigments can set correctly. If you rush the process, the blue will lose its depth and look muddy instead of vibrant.