Lincoln Midnight Opal Metallic (WL/M6566) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defines the peak of 1990s luxury. It was a top-tier choice for the Town Car and Continental because it looks like a deep midnight blue in the shade and wakes up with a subtle purple-charcoal shift when the sun hits it. Since your Lincoln has been on the road for three decades, the paint has likely weathered, but this hue remains excellent at hiding the small dings and road grime that show up on lighter cars. It gives the long body lines of your car a heavy, expensive weight that flat colors simply cannot match.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that provide the "opal" effect. The risk here is mottling, where the flakes pool together and create dark, uneven stripes or patches. This happens if you apply the paint too heavily or don't maintain a consistent flow. The benefit of a metallic is its ability to diffuse light, which helps mask minor surface imperfections once you have applied the final clear coat.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb, usually listed next to the "EXT PNT" label. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Midnight Opal Metallic (check for code WL/M6566), you need to shake the container for at least 60 seconds. This ensures the metallic particles are evenly mixed. Test the color on the included card to check the match against your car's current finish. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the surface cool. Keep the nozzle or brush moving at all times to avoid heavy build-up and allow for plenty of drying time between thin layers.