The paint codes for a Mercury are typically located on a label on the driver’s side door jamb. If for any reason the label isn’t there, check the car’s VIN. You can use this ID number to look up the appropriate paint codes online or by calling a dealer.

Dents, dings, and scratches are an unfortunate part of being a car owner. If you’d like to cover them up but don’t want to pay for an entire new paint job, you can do the touch-up yourself as long as you have your vehicle’s

paint code

Mercury paint codes are two-digit codes consisting of numbers and/or letters. They tell you the exact shade of color you’ll need to match your car. If the concept of paint codes is new to you, don’t worry—

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Where can I find my Mercury’s paint code?

Open your

driver’s side door

and look for the

label

on the door jab. It will look a bit different depending on the model and year of your Mercury, but there should always be a barcode visible near the bottom of the label. Below that barcode, you should see either the words “

EXTERIOR PAINT

” or just “

EXT PNT

.”

Above or beside the abbreviations will be a

two-digit code

comprising numbers and/or letters. These two characters are your Mercury’s

paint code

Once you have the code, you can reference

this chart

to find the exact corresponding color.

What if there’s no paint code on the car’s label?

The code should be on the label. But if for some reason it’s not (or if the label has been removed), you’ll be able to use the car’s

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

to look up the paint code.

Cars manufactured after 1980 all have a 17-digit long VIN identifying the particular attributes of your car. Here’s where you can find your

Mercury VIN

The VIN for a Mercury will be located on top of the dashboard on the driver’s side, along the

inside base of the windshield

. It will be stamped or engraved on a tag (usually made of plastic or aluminum).

If the tag is missing or too worn to read, check your Mercury’s

title and registration

. The VIN should be listed there as well.

Once you have the VIN, you can use it to

locate the car’s color codes online

. Or, if you prefer, you can

call the dealership

where it was purchased.

Since Mercury was discontinued in 2011, you might not remember which dealership sold you the car. If this is the case, you can

call Ford Motor Company

at 1(800)-392-3673 to acquire the code.

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How to remove scratches from car paint

Where can I get paint for my Mercury?

You can purchase paint for your Mercury from

Automotive Touch-up

or directly from

Ford’s website

, among other places. If you have the paint code, you’ll be able to request the precise color you need from most retailers.

How to perform a paint touch-up

So you’ve discovered your Mercury’s paint code and used it to purchase just the right shade. Now it’s time to restore your Mercury to its former glory!

As you get ready to do your touch-ups, make sure you understand the process:

Thoroughly

wash

the area that you’re going to paint beforehand. Use soap and water.

You’ll need to

fix rust spots on your car

before painting it since

paint cannot adhere to rust

Then, just like with painting a house, you’ll want to

apply primer

and let it dry before you apply the color coat.

Paint

the area that is damaged. You should apply

three to four

coats of paint to ensure the best results. Remember to give one coat adequate time to dry (about 20 mins) before applying the next.

Once you’ve got the last coat on, it’s a good idea to seal it with a few

clear protective coats

over the top.

Let the new paint sit for about

three days

. Then buff and

wax the car

where you applied the new paint.

MORE:

How long will a repainted car’s paint job last?

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Take a moment to stand back and admire your handiwork. It’s amazing the difference a bit of paint can make!

Sadly, there are some damages that all the wax and paint in the world can’t cover up (especially if you’re in a collision). For those, you’ll need a solid

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, to help get your Mercury back in tip-top shape.

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