7K/6199 - Dark Shadow Blue MetallicLincoln Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your Lincoln has been on the road since 1988, this color represents the peak of late-eighties executive style. It was a one-year exclusive for that season, offering a deep, midnight-sky tone that avoids looking like a typical flat blue. Because your car has lived through decades of sun and weather, the original finish might have shifted slightly, but this shade remains a staple of the Town Car and Mark VII era.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that catch the light. You have to be careful with metallics because those flakes can clump together or sink if you apply the paint too heavy. If they do not lay down evenly, you will see darker spots or stripes across the panel. Taking your time and using thin layers helps the metallic particles stand upright so they shimmer instead of looking muddy.

Best Practices

You can find your color information on the driver's side door jamb; look for the label near the latch and find the letters next to the exterior paint heading. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Dark Shadow Blue Metallic (check for code 7K/6199), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This mixing is vital for getting the metallic flakes off the bottom of the container. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you touch the car. To avoid uneven spots, keep the container moving at a steady pace and work in a cool garage or the shade. Allow plenty of drying time between each thin layer to prevent the paint from sagging.