1962 Ford Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The 1962 Ford Vibe

Welcome to 1962, the year Ford decided to give the "Jet Age" some serious competition. Whether you were piloting a sleek Thunderbird, a practical Falcon, or the newly minted Fairlane, you weren't just driving a car-you were driving a statement. With 22 colors in our database, it's clear Ford wasn't holding back. This was the era of the "Poly" (what we call metallic today), where shades like Acapulco Blue Poly and Castillian Gold Poly shimmered under the sun, and Rangoon Red became the gold standard for looking fast while standing still. It was a time of deep, soulful pigments that had a personality modern "refrigerator white" fleet cars can't touch.

Paint Health Check

Back in '62, Ford was using what we call the Single Stage Era tech. Specifically, they were transitioning into those tough-as-nails acrylic enamels. But here's the rub: those old-school finishes are "honest" paint-there's no clear coat "shield" standing between your color and the elements. If your 1962 survivor looks more like a chalkboard than a show car, you're looking at **Oxidation**. Without a top layer of clear, the sun literally bakes the life out of the pigment, leaving a dry, chalky residue. This is especially brutal on the "Poly" colors, where the metallic flakes can lose their orientation and go "dead," making that Silver Mink Poly look more like old lead.

Restoration Tip

If you're touching up a chip or a scratch on a 1962 original, remember that this paint is "thirsty." Before you even think about applying fresh color, you've got to get past that chalky oxidation layer, or your repair will stick to the dust instead of the metal. My advice? This paint needs wax or it dies. After you've repaired your chips, keep that finish sealed with a high-quality carnauba or sealant. Since you don't have a modern clear coat protecting the color, the wax is your clear coat. Rub it in like you're protecting a family heirloom, because at this age, you are.