COLOR CODEFE - Forrest GreenJeep Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This green is a true time capsule from 1976, arriving the same year Jeep launched the iconic CJ-7. It is a deep, organic tone that helped bridge the gap between military utility and the modern adventure era. Since your Jeep has likely spent the last few decades navigating trails or baking in the sun, the original finish has probably shifted into a unique character of its own. This shade is honest and utilitarian, providing a rugged, woodland presence that looks best when parked in a forest or a muddy field.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish with no metallic flakes or pearls. While this makes it easier to match the color without worrying about how the flakes sit, it also means your surface preparation is the most important part of the job. Dark solid colors are unforgiving and will highlight every ripple or scratch in the metal. It covers the surface well, but you must be careful not to apply it too thick in one pass. Thin, even layers are the key to a professional result that won't sag or run.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint tag riveted to the firewall below the brake master cylinder or inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Jeep Forrest Green (check for code FE), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy green pigments are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks against your specific vehicle before you begin. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent pooling and work in a garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. Give each layer plenty of drying time so the finish can settle and bond properly to the steel.