Lincoln Pristine White Tricoat (AZ/M7446) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not a flat refrigerator white. If you drive a Nautilus or an Aviator, you know that this finish defines the modern Lincoln lineup with a crisp glow that changes under different lighting. In the midday sun, the pearl provides a warm creaminess, while evening shade brings out a cooler, almost silver undertone. It provides a liquid depth that makes your Continental or Corsair stand out from the sea of standard white sedans and SUVs on the road. Because it is a light color, it handles road dust well, but the pearl only sings when the surface is clean.

Technical Details

This finish is a pearlescent tricoat, which means the final look depends on three distinct layers of paint working together. You have a solid base, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a clear protective layer. The challenge here is the pearl layer. If you apply the mid-coat too thick, the color shifts and becomes too dark or yellow compared to the rest of the car. If you apply it too thin, you lose that signature Lincoln depth. You are managing the concentration of those tiny metallic flakes, so consistency is the key to avoiding a blotchy or mottled appearance where the pearl looks like uneven stripes.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb sticker, usually listed next to the letters EXT PNT. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Pristine White Tricoat (check for code AZ/M7446), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pearl particles are suspended. Test the color on the included card first so you can see how many layers of the pearl mid-coat are required to match your specific panel. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the metallic flakes from pooling in one spot. Allow enough drying time between layers so the pearl sits flat and gives you that factory-fresh glow in your garage or in the shade.