Lincoln Laser Red Pearl Metallic Tri-coat (E9/M6688) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the color that defined the luxury SUV boom of the late nineties. When you see it on a first-generation Navigator, it captures a specific depth that regular metallic reds simply cannot reach. It is a deep, glowing shade that shifts between a bright candy-apple red and a dark cherry depending on how the light hits those heavy pearl flakes. Because your Lincoln has likely lived a full life since the turn of the millennium, the original finish has probably darkened or weathered slightly, so your goal is to match that aged character rather than a factory-fresh brochure.

Technical Details

The reason this color looks so rich is that it is a tri-coat finish, meaning the metallic base and the pearl mid-coat are separate layers. While this creates a beautiful finish, it carries a high risk of mottling or striping if the metallic flakes settle unevenly. If you are working in a Garage or the Shade, you must be mindful of how the light reveals the flake distribution. Since the mid-layer determines the final darkness, applying too many coats will make the repair look too dark, while too few will leave it looking pink or overly bright.

Best Practices

To find your match, look for the exterior paint label on your driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Laser Red Pearl Metallic Tri-coat (check for code E9/M6688), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the heavy pearl particles are fully suspended. Always test the color on the included card first to see how many mid-coat passes you need to match your specific vehicle. When applying, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping strokes to prevent the metallics from bunching up. Give the paint enough drying time between layers so the Nozzle or Brush doesn't disturb the previous coat, and always finish with clear to protect that signature Lincoln depth.