Ford paint code 6501
Med Opal Metallic.
- Code
6501(also seen asWC,YCWCWHA)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1992–1996 across Ford
- Models
- 13
- Screen colour
#4A545Bapproximate
Ford models with paint code 6501
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1992–1996 | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Escort | 1992–1996 | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Explorer | 1992–1996 | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Ford | 1992–1996 ? | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Grand Marquis | 1992–1996 ? | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Kentucky Truck | 1992–1996 ? | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Mercury | 1992–1996 ? | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Sable | 1992–1996 | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Taurus | 1992–1996 | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Tempo | 1992–1994 | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1992–1996 | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Topaz | 1992–1996 ? | Med Opal Metallic |
| Ford Tracer | 1992–1996 | Med Opal Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code 6501 on your Ford
Safety compliance certification label on the driver's door jamb. Two characters next to EXT PNT, for example UH (Agate Black) or YZ (Oxford White).
Touch-up paint for Med Opal Metallic
Ask for Ford 6501 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WC, YCWCWHA).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.