Mercury Cougar Touch Up Paint

Mercury Cougar Touch Up Paint (130 OEM Colors)

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How to Find Your Mercury Cougar's Color Code

Mercury places the paint color code on the drivers door jamb. On the color plate, the code appears near EX PT (Exterior Paint), typically above or below; sometimes the actual color is embossed on the plate and not where expected. The typical format is WT/M6640, but the M6640 part is rarely used and often only WT appears. WT corresponds to Performance White Clearcoat. Pre 1970 Mercurys can be problematic due to same-name, different-color issues and different codes.

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Mercury Cougar Paint Info

The Color Breakdown

Mercury certainly didn't play it safe with the Cougar. With 130 colors recorded over the years, they really went for it. Whether you're rocking the flashy Citrus Gold Metallic, the bold Grabber Green Pearl Metallic, or the deep Rio Red Tri-Coat, this car was designed to be noticed. It's a spectrum that ranges from "classy cruiser" to "I'm definitely getting a speeding ticket," and every shade in between.

What to Watch For

If you're looking for your paint code, you'll find it exactly where Mercury (and its Ford siblings) liked to hide things: on the driver's side door jamb sticker. Keep a close eye on the horizontal surfaces-the hood, roof, and the top of the trunk. Mercury paint from certain eras can be a bit sensitive to the sun, leading to a "lifting" clear coat or fading, especially on those vibrant reds. If you see a small chip, address it now; once the air gets under that clear coat, it likes to start peeling like a bad sunburn.

Driveway Repair Tip

Many Cougar colors, like Laser Red or Rio Red, are "Tri-Coats," meaning they have extra layers of pearl or shimmer built-in. These colors don't just "match"-they require patience. Before you start, shake your touch-up bottle for at least two full minutes (yes, time it!) to wake up all those metallic flakes that have settled at the bottom. When applying, think "thin and steady." It's much better to apply three paper-thin layers than one big, gloopy blob that looks like a grape stuck to your door.

Mercury Cougar Colors by Year

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