Ford Performance Blue Color – Paint Code, Where To Buy, And Models Using It
Ford Performance Blue is one of the newest colors used by the manufacturer. While only a few models use it, this color is easily identifiable by its unique paint code.
Here is everything you need to know about the color Ford Performance Blue, including which models are using it and where you can get it.
Paint Code
The official code for Ford Performance Blue is FM. Under this code, you’ll find this color for touch-up and full coverage—whether it’s a 2-stage color or a 3-stage color.
The Ford paint code is M7412, while the official Ditzler PPG code is 947280. If you aren’t sure whether this color corresponds to your vehicle, check its model number and the paint code recommended by the manufacturer.
Where To Buy Ford Performance Blue
Touch-up kits for this color are available at most paint stores and online. At the same places, you can also get a dark gray primer, which is recommended to use with this color.
The amount of paint you need depends on the size of the vehicle and whether you’re painting it all or just doing touch-ups.
Covering larger trucks where the inside bed is also painted will take a lot more color. Make sure you consider this when buying Ford Performance Blue.
If you’re doing touch-ups (especially for bolted-on parts), you should buy the paint at your local paint store. This way, you’ll be able to match the new paint to your vehicle’s color more precisely.
Getting a kit that includes a base coat, a base reducer, a clear coat, and a clear coat activator is also recommended. You can purchase these separately, but this could be more expensive, so an all-in-one kit is recommended.
Which Models It Corresponds To
Ford Performance Blue is a color used for models manufactured in 2018 and after. Here is a list of models using this color:
- 2019 Ford Mustang
- 2019 Ford F150 Raptor
- 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2020 Ford Edge
- 2020 F150 Raptor
- 2020 Ford Fiesta ST
- 2020 Ford Mustang GT350
- 2021 Ford Shelby GT500
- 2021 Ford Edge
- 2021 Ford F150 Raptor
With a few exceptions, all of these models use metallic Ford Performance Blue. Keep in mind that there will always be variations in color used by the manufacturer.
Matching the color to your model by code and spraying it on a test panel will help you find the closest match for your vehicle. If a professional uses the appropriate blending technique during the application, finding an exact match should be no problem.
Final Thoughts
The paint code on your vehicle will make it easy to identify whether Ford Performance Blue will match your vehicle’s color.
Make sure you check the model and year the car was manufactured. There are often slight differences in the hue and sheen of the color used for different models and years of production.
If you still aren’t sure whether this is the right color for your car, get a sample at the local paint store and compare it to the color of your vehicle.
