COLOR CODEYU/4S/M6390 - Dark Titanium MetallicLincoln Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color represents the peak of 1990 executive luxury. It arrived during a pivotal year for Lincoln, appearing on the Continental, the Mark VII, and the debut of the second-generation Town Car. Since your Lincoln has likely been on the road for over three decades, you probably notice how well this industrial gray hides road film and light dust. It was designed to give these large-body cars a substantial, monochromatic appearance that felt modern as the brand moved away from the heavy chrome of the eighties.

Technical Details

This is a complex Metallic finish that often carries a pearlescent undertone. Because the paint contains tiny flakes of metal and pearl, it is prone to mottling. Mottling occurs when those particles bunch together, creating dark patches or uneven stripes that look like clouds under the surface. If you apply the paint too heavily in one pass, the flakes will sink and the color will look darker than the surrounding panels. The benefit of this finish is its incredible depth, but it requires a light touch to keep the shimmer consistent across the repair.

Best Practices

You can find your factory paint code on the driver's side door jamb, usually listed directly next to the "EXT PNT" label on the safety certification sticker. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Dark Titanium Metallic (check for code YU/4S/M6390), you must shake the container for at least a full minute to properly suspend the metallic particles. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes lay down. Whether you are in your garage or working in the shade, keep the container moving at a steady pace to avoid pooling. Allow plenty of drying time between thin layers to ensure the color builds up evenly without sagging.