Ford Probe Touch Up Paint (62 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Back in the 90s, Ford and Mazda teamed up to give the Probe a palette that truly screamed "the future is now." With 62 recorded colors, they really went for it. Whether you're sporting the bold Vivid Canary, the surprisingly classy Royal Plum Pearl Metallic, or the neon-adjacent Tangerine Pearl, your car was designed to be noticed. It's a mix of sophisticated metallics and "look-at-me" primary shades that make the modern sea of grey crossovers look, well, a little boring.

What to Watch For

Before you get those pop-up headlights winking, you need to find your color code. Open the driver's door and look at the jamb; you're searching for a sticker with the letters EXT PNT followed by two characters. Now, for the reality check: 90s clear coats were famously enthusiastic about "leaving the party" early. You'll likely see some peeling or flaking on the roof and the tops of the pop-up headlight covers. If you have a red Probe, like Laser Red Metallic, you might notice it looks a bit more like a strawberry milkshake than a sports car-these shades tend to fade if they haven't lived in a garage. Don't worry, though; it just means the surface is ready for a little attention.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Probe colors are heavy on the pearl and metallic (looking at you, Seafoam Green Metallic), those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Give your touch-up pen or brush a vigorous shake for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up that 90s shimmer. When you're filling a chip, think "less is more." Use the tip of the applicator to drop a tiny amount of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's better to apply two thin layers with twenty minutes of drying time in between than to end up with one thick, goopy blob that stands out more than the scratch did. Achieving a factory look requires patience, but your Probe is worth the wait.