COLOR CODEUK - Royal Red Metallic (Cladding)Lincoln Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color gave the 2010 and 2011 Navigator a grounded, expensive presence. As a cladding color, it sits on the lower trim to provide a two-tone contrast that makes the vehicle look more substantial. It is a deep, wine-colored red that shifts depending on the light, moving from a dark cherry in the shade to a vibrant crimson under direct sun. Because your Lincoln has spent over a decade facing road salt and debris at wheel level, this paint has likely weathered some abuse. A fresh touch-up restores that crisp, factory-line definition between the body and the trim.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the liquid is packed with tiny reflective flakes. These flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, you will end up with a flat, muddy red that lacks the original depth. Metallic paints also carry a risk of mottling, where the flakes cluster together and create dark spots or tiger stripes. To avoid this, keep the container moving and use thin layers. You want the flakes to lay flat so the light bounces off them evenly across the panel.

Best Practices

You can find your paint information on the driver's side door jamb sticker, usually listed right next to the EXT PNT label. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Royal Red Metallic (Cladding) (check for code UK), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to ensure the pigment and the metal flakes are one. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic behaves before you move to the car. If you are working in a garage or the shade, give each layer ample drying time to prevent the paint from sagging. If the nozzle or brush feels like it is dragging, slow down your pace and maintain a consistent flow.