COLOR CODELA/M6504 - Medium Royal Blue MetallicFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color served as the backbone of the Ford lineup through the nineties and early 2000s. Whether it is wrapped around the boxy frame of a Bronco or the work-ready panels of an F150, this blue carries a heavy sense of nostalgia and utility. It is a deep, confident shade that avoids the gloom of a navy blue by leaning into a brighter, royal mid-tone. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for a decade or two, the original finish has probably matured under the sun. This means your repair will focus on matching that deep, original saturation while respecting the age of the surrounding panels.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the depth comes from tiny flakes suspended in the blue base. Metallics are temperamental because the flakes are heavier than the pigment. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch together and create dark, muddy patches known as mottling. If the application is too light, the finish will look dusty and lack the rich glow of the original factory coat. Achieving a match is about balance. You need enough coverage to hide the primer, but enough movement to let those metallic particles distribute themselves evenly across the surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Medium Royal Blue Metallic (check for code LA/M6504), you need to shake it for at least sixty seconds. You can verify your code on the driver's side door jamb sticker, usually found directly under the letters EXT PNT. Because the metallic flakes settle at the bottom of the container quickly, the mixing process is the most important step of the repair. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic shimmer reacts to your technique. When you move to the vehicle, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the flakes lay down flat and uniform, preventing any unwanted stripes or blotches in the final finish.