2013 Lincoln Touch Up Paint (25 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Lincoln Vibe

By 2013, Lincoln was deep into its "quiet luxury" era, trying to distance itself from the boxy town cars of old with the sleek, split-wing grilles of the MKZ and MKS. It was a time of serious variety-our database tracks 25 distinct shades for this year alone. They weren't just spraying cars; they were curating a gallery. You had deep, moody tones like Bordeaux Reserve Pearl and Kodiak Brown Metallic alongside "tech-forward" mutes like Ginger Ale Metallic and Ice Storm Pearl. Whether you were piloting a massive Navigator or a nimble MKX, the goal was a "jewel-like" finish that looked expensive even under a flickering streetlamp.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2013, the factory robots had become masters of "efficiency," meaning they sprayed the absolute minimum amount of paint required to cover the primer. While the clear coats are chemically tougher than the stuff from the 90s, they are also much thinner and more brittle. On the MKT and Navigator, you've likely noticed the "Lincoln Bubbles"-especially on the leading edges of the aluminum hoods. This isn't traditional rust; it's a reaction between the paint and the aluminum panel underneath. Because the factory layers are so lean, once a stone chip pierces that thin clear-coat armor, moisture gets in and starts lifting the finish from the inside out.

Restoration Tip

Since you're working with factory-thin dimensions, the biggest mistake you can make is "blobbing" the repair. If you drop a big bead of Ruby Red or Tuxedo Black into a chip, it'll sit higher than the surrounding surface and look like a mosquito bite. Instead, you need to mimic the robot: build in thin, patient layers. Apply a whisper of color, let it dry for twenty minutes, and repeat until the depth matches. When you finally hit it with the clear, it should sit just flush with the original finish. If you're dealing with those aluminum hood bubbles, you've got to sand back to the shiny metal and seal it immediately, or that 2013 "luxury" will keep peeling away like an old sunburn.