This color is compatible with the following Lincolns:

To determine if Dark Blue Effect is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is DX.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

DX - Dark Blue Effect

The Look

This is the executive shade of the mid-2000s. Whether it sits on a Navigator or the bed of a Mark LT, this color provides a formal, heavy presence. It is a deep navy that looks black in the shade but reveals its true character when the sun hits the panels. Since your vehicle has been on the road for over a decade, the original finish has faced years of UV rays and weather. This means your new paint might look richer at first compared to the aged surface of your LS or Aviator.

Technical Details

This finish is a pearl metallic. It contains tiny flakes designed to catch and reflect light. These particles are heavier than the paint and sink to the bottom of the container. If you fail to mix the paint, the repair looks too dark because you apply pigment without the sparkle. Metallic paints are prone to blotchiness or stripes if the application is uneven. Consistent motion ensures the flakes lay down flat and match the rest of the car.

Best Practices

You will find your paint information on the driver's side door jamb sticker next to the EXT PNT label. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Dark Blue Effect (check for code DX), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to suspend those metallic flakes. Test the color on the included card to verify the match before touching the vehicle. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid heavy spots that ruin the pearl distribution. Use thin layers and allow enough drying time between them so the paint can settle in your garage or a patch of shade.

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How to Find Your Lincoln's Color Code

Lincoln color codes are always on the drivers door jamb. On the color plate, EX PT (for Exterior Paint) appears, with the paint code located above or below; sometimes the actual color is embossed on the plate and not where expected. Typical format: WT/M6640, though M6640 is rarely shown and typically only WT appears. WT corresponds to Performance White Clearcoat. Pre 1970 Lincolns can be problematic due to same names with different codes.

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