Lincoln Rhapsody Blue (N5/M7372) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Lincoln Rhapsody Blue is a deep, dignified shade that helped define the brand's modern revival. If you drive a Continental or an MKX in this color, you know it looks like the ocean just after sunset-dark and mysterious in the shade, but vibrant and rich under direct light. It served as the centerpiece of the high-end Black Label "Rhapsody" theme, meaning your vehicle carries a color designed to compete with the world's most expensive luxury sedans. Because it is such a saturated blue, it shows every bit of road salt or dust. Staying on top of small chips is the best way to maintain that flagship presence.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to create its signature depth. The challenge with metallic paint is that these flakes are heavy and like to sink or clump together. If they are not distributed perfectly, you will end up with mottling, which looks like dark, cloudy patches or stripes across the repair. This usually happens when the paint is applied too heavily in a single pass. To get the flakes to lay down correctly and catch the light evenly, you need to apply light layers and keep the container moving at a steady pace.

Best Practices

You can verify your color match by looking at the silver sticker on the driver's side door jamb; the code is listed next to the text EXT PNT. Before you spray or dab Lincoln Rhapsody Blue (check for code N5/M7372), shake the container for a full sixty seconds to ensure the metallic particles distribute evenly. Since these flakes settle quickly, give it a few more shakes every few minutes while you work. Test the color on the included card to get a feel for the Flow before moving to the car. Working in a Garage or a similar area of Shade will prevent the metal from getting too hot, which helps the paint level out properly. Respect the drying time between each thin coat to build the color without creating runs or splotches.