COLOR CODE44/5881 - Dark Teal MetallicLincoln Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a deep, oceanic shade that defined the peak of 1983 American luxury. Since your Lincoln has likely been on the road for over forty years, this color has a heavy lifting job to do. It is an "ink" color-looking almost black in the shade but erupting into a rich, forest-blue shimmer the moment the sun hits it. It captures the boxy elegance of the Town Car or Continental perfectly, giving those sharp 80s body lines a sense of depth that modern flat colors simply cannot replicate.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny light-reflecting flakes. Dark metallics are notorious for showing mottling or tiger stripes if the application is uneven. If the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, the metallic flakes sink and bunch up, creating a dark, cloudy patch that ruins the effect. You want to build the color in thin, light layers so the flakes lay flat and catch the light uniformly across the repair area.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Lincoln Dark Teal Metallic (check for code 44/5881), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to fully suspend the metallic particles. You can verify your color match on the safety certification label located on the driver's side door jamb. To avoid stripes, keep the container moving at a steady pace and never stop your hand directly over the repair. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets properly before you apply the next. Always test the color on the included card to see how it matches your weathered finish before you touch the car.