COLOR CODED4 - Lucid Red Pearl TricoatLincoln Touch-Up Paint

The Look

You see this deep, executive red on the Aviator and the Corsair because it gives these modern SUVs a glow that looks like a custom shop job. It replaced the older, flatter reds with a finish that has a visible pulse under the sun. Since your Lincoln has likely been on the road for a few years, the original finish might have shifted depending on how much time it spends in the sun. This is a high-visibility color that carries a lot of depth. It makes the Continental and MKZ look expensive, but that same depth means you have to be precise when you go to fix a chip.

Technical Details

This is a pearl tricoat, which means you are working with layers of transparency rather than a solid wall of pigment. The first layer provides the red foundation, while the second layer contains the pearl flakes that create the signature shimmer. The main risk here is darkness. Because the midcoat is transparent, every extra pass makes the repair look deeper and darker than the surrounding panel. If you are too heavy with the brush or nozzle, your touch-up will look like a dark spot on the car because the pearl is stacked too thick.

Best Practices

Open your driver side door and look at the sticker on the jamb for the letters EXT PNT to confirm your match. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Lucid Red Pearl Tricoat (check for code D4), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up those pearl particles. Since the midcoat determines the final shade, you must test the color on the included card first. Apply the base, let it dry, then add one layer of midcoat at a time until the depth matches your car. Keep the container moving to prevent the pearl from pooling in one spot, and allow plenty of drying time between layers to avoid a cloudy finish. Work in your garage or the shade to keep the surface cool while you work.