COLOR CODE4245 - Medium Graphite (Interior)Ford Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your early nineties Ford was born to work, and this shade is the uniform it wore to the office. Whether you are sitting in a 1992 Ranger or an early Explorer, this color represents the peak of Ford's utilitarian design. It is a middle-of-the-road grey that does not scream for attention, which is exactly why it was the go-to choice for Heavy Duty trucks and the KY. Truck line for half a decade. Because your cabin has likely been baking in the sun for thirty years, the color you see on your dashboard today has probably shifted slightly from the day it left the factory, so expect a fresh application to look a bit more "new" than the surrounding plastic.

Technical Details

This is a solid, matte finish. Because there are no metallic flakes to worry about, you do not have to fret over the paint looking patchy or unevenly weighted. However, solid greys are notoriously honest-they will show every fingerprint or bit of dust left underneath. Before you spray or dab Ford Medium Graphite (Interior) (check for code 4245), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the flattening agents are fully mixed. If you do not mix it thoroughly, the finish might come out looking too shiny or dark compared to the rest of your trim.

Best Practices

You can find your specific trim code on the driver's side door jamb sticker, usually listed under the heading "INT" or "TR." Interior plastics are different from exterior metal; they soak up skin oils and dashboard protectants over the decades. Scrub the area with a mild detergent and let it dry completely in the shade or your garage before you start. Test the color on the included card to verify the shade against your specific level of interior wear. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up in the grain of the plastic. Give the surface plenty of drying time between light layers to maintain that factory-correct texture.