Touch up paint kits in Tan Poly (5-U (1976))

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Touch up paint in Tan Poly (5-U (1976))

Custom-mixed Ford paint for everyone - from beginners to pros.

This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1976

To determine if Tan Poly is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 5-U (1976).

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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.

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A necessary layer - applied over the paint - to add shine and prevent sun damage.

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Applied before paint to protect bare surfaces, such as bare metal, plastic, or rubber.

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Your Paint Color Profile

5-U (1976) - Tan Poly

The Look

Since your Ford has likely been on the road for nearly half a century, you already know this color represents a specific era of American design. This finish was a staple for the 1976 lineup, appearing on everything from the rugged F-Series pickups to the Maverick and the Granada. It is a quintessential mid-seventies earth tone that manages to look sophisticated without being loud. While it is excellent at masking light road dust and desert silt, it reveals a deeper character once you clear away the grime. It is a practical choice for a daily driver or a vintage workhorse, offering a warm, muted aesthetic that feels right at home on a classic square-body frame.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, though the "Poly" in the name stands for polychromatic, which was the terminology of the day. Because it contains fine metallic particles, you need to be mindful of how the flakes settle as you work. The primary risk with this color is mottling, where the metallic bits cluster together and create dark spots or uneven streaks. This usually happens if the paint is applied too heavily in one spot or if the container isn't mixed thoroughly. Since the pigment and the metal flakes have different weights, they will naturally separate while sitting in your garage, so proper preparation is the difference between a flat tan and a true metallic glow.

Best Practices

You will find your specific color information on the driver's side door jamb, typically on the safety certification sticker or a metal warranty plate near the latch. Look for the characters listed under the EXT PNT or COLOR heading. Before you spray or dab Ford Tan Poly (check for code 5-U (1976)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This ensures the metallic flakes are fully suspended so the color doesn't come out looking inconsistent. To get the best result, always test the color on the included card before moving to your vehicle. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down flat and even. Allow for plenty of drying time between light coats to build the color properly without causing the paint to sag or the metallics to shift.

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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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PaintScratch proudly offers simple, beginner-friendly products in Tan Poly that do not require any fancy equipment. For the serious car fanatic, you can find ready-to-spray large-sized paints.

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