Ford paint code J8
Discoblau Metallic, also listed as Med Royal Blue Metallic.
- Code
J8(also seen asKM,MQ)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 1993–2003 across Ford
- Models
- 5
- Same paint on
- Ford
- Screen colour
#00213Fapproximate
Ford models with paint code J8
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 Econoline | 1993–2003 ? | Discoblau Metallic |
| Ford Escort | 1993–2003 | Discoblau Metallic |
| Ford Focus | 1998–2003 | Discoblau Metallic |
| Ford Probe | 1993–1997 | Discoblau Metallic |
| Ford Super-Duty Truck | 1998–2003 ≈ | Discoblau Metallic |
Where to find code J8 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 Discoblau Metallic
Ask for Ford J8 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as KM, MQ).
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.