Lincoln Pastel Cadet Blue Metallic (91/5901) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defines the peak of 1980s executive luxury. When your Lincoln rolled off the line in 1983 or 1984, this shade offered a soft, sophisticated alternative to the darker navys common at the time. It captures a specific moment where the sharp lines of the Town Car and the then-new, aerodynamic curves of the Mark VII both required a finish that felt airy yet substantial. Since your car has spent four decades on the road, the original pigment has likely matured and softened. This blue is quiet, but the metallic flake provides the dignity and presence a Lincoln deserves.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which presents a specific challenge for a repair. The tiny flakes inside the liquid like to settle at the bottom or bunch up if they are not distributed well. If you apply the paint too heavy in one spot, the metallic particles will mottle, creating dark, cloudy patches that look like shadows on the surface. Because this is a basecoat, the finish will appear flat or dull once it dries. You must apply a clear coat to bring out the depth and protect the pigment from the elements. Without that final clear layer, the repair will not blend with the gloss of the surrounding panels.

Best Practices

Open your driver side door and look for the identification sticker on the door jamb. You are looking for the label EXT PNT to confirm your match. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Pastel Cadet Blue Metallic (check for code 91/5901), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to wake up those metallic flakes. Always test the color on the included card before you touch the car to ensure the shade matches the current state of your aged finish. When applying, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes to prevent the flakes from pooling in one area. Work in a cool garage or the shade, and allow plenty of drying time between light layers rather than trying to cover the damage at once.