COLOR CODEKR/M7111 - Norsea Blue MetallicLincoln Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your 2005 Lincoln has spent its life as a statement of understated class. This shade is a deep, moody navy that feels right at home on a Town Car or a Navigator. It is a sleeper color. In the shade or under a garage light, it looks almost like a solid black, but as soon as the sun hits that hood, the metallic flakes wake up. Since your car is approaching twenty years on the road, the original finish has softened. You are not just matching a color; you are matching a two-decade-old character.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it carries tiny particles that reflect light at different angles. Dark metallics are known for mottling-a problem where the flakes bunch up and create dark spots or stripes if you are not careful. If you apply too much paint in one spot, the color will look darker than the rest of the panel. The benefit of this depth is that it hides road dust, but those metallic flakes demand respect during application to ensure they lay down in an even layer across the surface.

Best Practices

Start by opening your driver's side door and looking at the identification sticker on the jamb; you are hunting for the code located near the bottom left. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Norsea Blue Metallic (check for code KR/M7111), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a requirement for metallics to ensure the flakes mix. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle. When you move to the car, keep the container moving in steady passes. If you are using a pen or brush, use light dabs rather than long strokes to keep the metallic particles from dragging. Give each layer plenty of drying time before you decide if it needs more coverage.