W7603 - Green (PPG 46173) Ford Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade carries the weight of mid-nineties utility and grit. Since your F150 has been on the road for nearly three decades, you likely recognize this as an honest, no-nonsense color. It was only active for a single year, often appearing on fleet vehicles or trucks destined for forest service work, which gives it a distinct character compared to the flashier metallics of the era. It is a deep, earthy tone that looks right at home in the woods or on a job site, anchoring the classic square-body lines of your Ford with a sense of purpose.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which makes your job significantly easier than if you were dealing with modern pearls. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or creating dark stripes if your technique is slightly off. The main challenge with a solid dark green is the depth of the pigment. It is unforgiving with surface scratches; if you do not fill the area completely, the light will catch the edges of the repair and reveal the fix. Because your truck has lived through many seasons, the original paint has likely lost some of its factory oil, so a fresh application will always look slightly richer than the surrounding weathered panels.

Best Practices

You can find your paint information on the driver's side door jamb, specifically on the safety certification label under the "EXT PNT" heading. Before you spray or dab Ford Green (PPG 46173) (check for code W7603), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those heavy green pigments are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card to check the match against your specific level of paint fade. When you start, keep the container moving to maintain an even flow and prevent the paint from pooling in the center of the repair. Give the area plenty of drying time between thin layers rather than trying to fix a deep chip with one heavy glob.