COLOR CODE8-TRUCK (1972) - Tampico YellowFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a hardworking color from a different era of American utility. It is a warm, earthy yellow that looks right at home on the flank of an F-100 parked near a grain elevator. Since your truck has been on the road for over fifty years, the original paint has likely softened from the sun. This shade is excellent at hiding the fine road dust and light oxidation that vintage workhorses pick up. It provides a period-correct look that neon yellows simply cannot replicate.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which makes your repair much simpler than dealing with modern pearls. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or creating dark spots in your finish. The main challenge with a solid yellow is its natural transparency. If you are covering a dark primer or a deep scratch, the old color might try to peek through. You will need to apply several thin layers to build up the pigment until the repair is thick enough to hide what lies beneath.

Best Practices

You will find your paint information on the metal warranty plate riveted to the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Ford Tampico Yellow (check for code 8-TRUCK (1972)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a heavy-pigment color, and those solids need to be fully suspended to get a proper match. Test the color on the included card first to see how it looks against your aged paint. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling or sagging. Give it plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the finish hardens correctly.