COLOR CODEBP/M6924 - Sunburst Gold MetallicFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a rare bird. Ford only sprayed it on the Mustang for a single year back in 2000, making it a distinctive hallmark of the early New Edge era. Because your Mustang has likely seen over two decades of sunlight and road miles, you should expect some natural variance between the fresh paint in your hand and the weathered panels on the car. It is a bold, warm gold that stands out in a sea of silver and black, but that high visibility means any mismatched spots will catch the eye.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which presents a specific challenge during application. The gold depth comes from tiny metallic flakes suspended in the paint. If these flakes do not lay down evenly, you will end up with dark splotches or stripes known as mottling. This happens when the paint is applied in heavy, uneven bursts that don't allow the particles to settle correctly. You want a consistent, thin layer so those flakes sit flat and reflect light in a uniform direction.

Best Practices

You can find your specific paint info on the driver's side door jamb sticker next to the EXT PNT label. Before you spray or dab Ford Sunburst Gold Metallic (check for code BP/M6924), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Metallic flakes are heavy and settle at the bottom of the container, so thorough mixing is your only defense against a muddy finish. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes react before you move to the car. Work in your garage or the shade to keep the surface cool and keep the container moving to ensure an even distribution of the gold particles. Give the surface plenty of drying time between layers to keep the finish crisp and prevent the metallic particles from shifting.