X (1960) - Maple Leaf Poly Lincoln Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the peak of 1960 luxury. Found on the massive Continental Mark V and Premiere, this shade is a rich, earth-toned metallic that looks like liquid bronze in the sun. It was designed to emphasize the enormous, flat body panels of the era. Because your Lincoln has likely spent decades under different storage conditions, the original finish may have shifted slightly toward a flatter brown, but a fresh application will bring back that deep, mid-century glow that made these cars look like executive jewelry on wheels.

Technical Details

Since this is a metallic finish, the way you apply it matters more than the color itself. The metallic flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you don't keep them suspended, the repair will look like a flat, dark brown rather than a shimmering bronze. There is also a risk of mottling, where the metallic particles bunch up and create dark stripes or spots. To avoid this, you must apply the paint in very thin, light layers. Thicker layers trap the flakes in "wet" paint, allowing them to swim around and clump together, which ruins the uniform look of the finish.

Best Practices

You can find your data plate on the driver's side door pillar, usually tucked between the hinges or on the edge of the door. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Maple Leaf Poly (check for code X (1960)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the metallic particles are fully mixed. Work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast on the surface. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic behaves before moving to the car. Whether you are using a pen or a can, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down evenly. Allow plenty of drying time between your light layers to build the color safely.