Ford Falcon Touch Up Paint (94 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford certainly didn't play it safe with the Falcon. With 94 recorded colors, they leaned into the "go big or go home" philosophy of the era. Whether you are sporting the deep Raven Black, the deliciously named Sultana Turquoise, or the vibrant Monte Carlo Red, it's clear the designers wanted these cars to pop. They even gave us Palm Springs Rose and Peacock Blue-proof that Ford really went for it when it came to the palette.

What to Watch For

If your Falcon has spent any time under the sun, you've probably noticed the "Falcon Fade." On older models, the paint tends to get a bit chalky, while later models are known for the clear coat deciding it wants to retire early, especially on the roof and the boot (trunk). Before you start, hunt down your paint code-you'll usually find it on a metal plate attached to the firewall (the wall behind the engine) or tucked inside the driver's side door opening. If the paint looks a bit dull, don't worry; it just requires patience and a steady hand to get that shine back.

Driveway Repair Tip

You'll notice many Falcon colors have "Poly" in the name, which is just vintage-speak for metallic. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply it, think of yourself as a surgeon: use the very tip of the brush to dab the paint into the chip rather than stroking it on like a wall. Two thin dabs are always better than one big, gloppy mountain of paint.