COLOR CODE2U/5885 - Medium Red MetallicLincoln Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the quintessential executive look of the early eighties. It turned the 1983 Continental and the 1984 Town Car into rolling statements of success that felt right at home in a country club parking lot. It is not a loud or aggressive red; instead, it relies on a sophisticated metallic depth to give the car a presence that solid colors simply cannot match. On those long, flat Lincoln body panels, the light catches the pigment in a way that emphasizes the sheer scale of the vehicle.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, you are working with tiny aluminum flakes suspended inside the red pigment. These flakes are prone to sinking or clumping if the application is too heavy, which leads to a blotchy, uneven appearance known as mottling. Red pigments are also notoriously sensitive to UV rays. Since your Lincoln has likely been basking in the sun since the mid-eighties, the original paint on your hood or roof may have shifted slightly in tone compared to the fresh liquid in your container.

Best Practices

You will find your identification sticker located on the driver's side door jamb, usually near the latch. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Medium Red Metallic (check for code 2U/5885), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy metallic flakes are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle under your specific hand speed. When you move to the car, keep the container moving in steady, even passes. Applying several thin layers is the only way to prevent the metal particles from bunching up. Make sure to allow for plenty of drying time between each coat to maintain a professional finish in your garage or shade.