Cactus Gray vs. Fighter Jet Gray - Touch up paint

[WingShot]

Put a nice little chip on the passenger side rear door with the latch hardware on my gate. Saw on this site someone recommending "drcolorchip.com" for touch up paint. On their website the appropriate color choice for my truck says "Fighter Jet Gray/Cactus Gray" (color code NE/M7457). "NE" is the correct color code for Cactus Gray.

Is Fighter Jet Gray the same as Cactus Gray? When I think of the new "Fighter Jet Gray" colors around, they don't seem to be the same as the Cactus Gray on my Ranger.

https://drcolorchip.com/product/basic-kit-touch-up-paint-chip-repair/

Any other recommendations for minor chip and scratch repair?

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[Bob902]

If you just need a small amount, take your VIN to the dealer and get a small bottle of touch up. Color will be correct and some of the new tubes also have clear coat

 

[Bob902]

For larger amounts, think rattle can, I have had good luck with automotivetouchup.com.

 

[D Fresh]

Pretty sure they're the same color.

Only thing I know that comes in "Fighter Jet Grey" is the 2021 Mustang.

Ford authority says it's color code is NE.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fordau...ns-new-fighter-jet-gray-color-first-look/amp/

NE is only color code I can find for Cactus Grey as well.

Ford just changed the name for the Mustang market is my guess.

 

[WingShot]

If you just need a small amount, take your VIN to the dealer and get a small bottle of touch up. Color will be correct and some of the new tubes also have clear coat

Just a small amount right now, but I anticipate needing some in the future as well. Swinging by the dealer is not very convenient for me.

 

[WingShot]

Pretty sure they're the same color.

Only thing I know that comes in "Fighter Jet Grey" is the 2021 Mustang.

Ford authority says it's color code is NE.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fordau...ns-new-fighter-jet-gray-color-first-look/amp/

NE is only color code I can find for Cactus Grey as well.

Ford just changed the name for the Mustang market is my guess.

Thanks, Doug. Pretty much my thinking as well. It looks awful nice on that Mustang!

 

[D Fresh]

Thanks, Doug. Pretty much my thinking as well. It looks awful nice on that Mustang!

Yep, definitely a hot color. Was considering it on a Bronco before I cancelled my reservation.

 

[Motorpsychology]

Pretty sure they're the same color.

Only thing I know that comes in "Fighter Jet Grey" is the 2021 Mustang.

Ford authority says it's color code is NE.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fordau...ns-new-fighter-jet-gray-color-first-look/amp/

NE is only color code I can find for Cactus Grey as well.

Ford just changed the name for the Mustang market is my guess.

Same paint code = same color, regardless of the name.
One of the most glaring examples is from GM:
1969 Chevelle Hugger Orange

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Carousel Red

 

[D Fresh]

Same paint code = same color, regardless of the name.
One of the most glaring examples is from GM:
1969 Chevelle Hugger Orange

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Carousel Red

For sure!

Was just concerned about my sources for said codes and wouldn't want to lead anybody down the wrong path.

I was racking my brain trying to think of other same code, different name colors and I forgot that one.

At least those are technically different makes, despite both being GM.

 

[WingShot]

So the Ford marketing guys decided that "Cactus Gray" would appeal to the demograhic that buys Rangers and that "Fighter Jet Gray" appeals more to the demographic that buys the Pony.

 

[Delirious]

Just a small amount right now, but I anticipate needing some in the future as well. Swinging by the dealer is not very convenient for me.

Hope this helps…
https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=Ford+cactus+gray+touch+up+paint&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
If not plenty of sellers online.

 

[Motorpsychology]

So the Ford marketing guys decided that "Cactus Gray" would appeal to the demograhic that buys Rangers and that "Fighter Jet Gray" appeals more to the demographic that buys the Pony.

The only place on the planet where it makes any sense is Ford World Headquarters, Dearborn Michigan, Earth.

 

[WingShot]

And to top it off, the dealer provided temporary tag shows the color as "Light Green". Not.

 

[Motorpsychology]

And to top it off, the dealer provided temporary tag shows the color as "Light Green". Not.

I don't know how the paint is formulated, but in some light conditions, the color appears more mint-like. Maybe the clear coat or metallic layer is tinted.

 

[Rviator]

So the Ford marketing guys decided that "Cactus Gray" would appeal to the demograhic that buys Rangers and that "Fighter Jet Gray" appeals more to the demographic that buys the Pony.

Makes sense to me. Mach 1's do battle on the track, Rangers ride around in the desert sand avoiding the cacti.

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