Ford Windstar Touch Up Paint (59 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford's design team clearly didn't get the memo that minivans were supposed to be boring. With a staggering 59 colors recorded, they really went for it. Whether your Windstar is wearing the sun-kissed Arizona Beige Metallic, the forest-ready Spruce Green Metallic, or the surprisingly bold Royal Plum Pearl, you're driving a rolling time capsule of turn-of-the-millennium style. It's a "50 shades of grey" world out there now, but the Windstar lived in a world of Harvest Gold and Deep Jewel Green.

What to Watch For

While these colors are classics, the Ford factory paint from this era is known for having a bit of a "graceful exit"-specifically, the clear coat on the hood and roof likes to lift and peel after too many years in the sun. You might also see some bubbling around the rear liftgate handle or the door edges. To make sure you're getting the right fix, open your driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for a two-digit code next to the words EXT PNT. That code is the secret handshake you need to get a perfect match.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Windstar colors are packed with metallic flakes and pearls, getting a great look requires patience. Before you even think about touching the car, shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds-and then shake it for 60 more. You need to wake up all those settled sparkles so they don't just sit at the bottom of the bottle. When you apply the paint, use thin, light layers. If you try to fill a deep chip in one "blob," the metallic flakes will sink and look dark. Three thin coats will look like a professional did it, even if you're just standing in your pajamas.