COLOR CODEZ (1963) - Fieldstone Tan PolyFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color represents the peak of 1963 Ford sophistication. While it might sound like a simple neutral, this is a "Polychromatic" finish that gives your Fairlane or Thunderbird a distinct champagne glow rather than a flat, muddy beige. It was a one-year-only option for most models, which means you are preserving a very specific moment in Ford history. Because it sits between a gold and a tan, it hides road dust better than almost any other color from the era, but it requires a careful touch to maintain that factory shimmer.

Technical Details

The "Poly" in the name means this is a metallic finish. Thousands of tiny aluminum flakes are suspended in the paint, and their job is to catch the light. The risk with these older metallic formulas is mottling, where the flakes clump together and create dark spots or streaks. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic bits sink to the bottom of the layer and lose their luster. Since your car has likely seen decades of sun, the original finish might be slightly lighter than what is in your container, so thin layers are your best friend for a natural blend.

Best Practices

Before you apply Ford Fieldstone Tan Poly (check for code Z (1963)) to your car, find the metal warranty plate on the driver's side door pillar to confirm you have the right match. You must shake the container for a full two minutes; those metallic flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card first to see how the light reflects off the finish. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the flakes lay down evenly. If the drying time feels slow in your garage, do not rush it with more paint, as heavy coats will ruin the metallic effect.