2016 Lincoln Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The 2016 Lincoln Vibe

By 2016, Lincoln wasn't just building cars; they were trying to prove they still owned the "American Luxury" title. Whether you were gliding in a Navigator or navigating the suburbs in an MKC, the brand was leaning hard into high-end aesthetics. We've got 24 distinct colors in our database for this year, and let me tell you, the variety was something else. They went big on depth with shades like Burgundy Velvet Tricoat and Bronze Fire Pearl. It was an era of "Chroma" everything-Chroma Flame, Chroma Quartz-and colors with names like Too Good to Be Blue Metallic that tried to sound as confident as a corner office. It was a sophisticated palette, but it was wrapped in a modern reality.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold truth from the booth: your 2016 Lincoln was born in the "Thin Paint Era." Back in the day, we'd lay down enough paint to survive a sandstorm, but by 2016, robot efficiency was the law of the land. These robots are surgical-they spray exactly enough clear coat to look like a million bucks on the showroom floor, but not a micron more. The result? That beautiful White Platinum Tricoat or Absolute Black Pearl is likely peppered with "road rash" (tiny rock chips) on the hood and front bumper by now. Because the coats are so thin, once a chip hits, it doesn't just sit there; it invites the elements to start working on the edges of your clear coat.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2016, remember that "less is more" is a lie-"more thin layers" is the truth. Because the factory finish is so lean, you can't just drop a giant blob of paint into a chip and expect it to look right. It'll stand out like a sore thumb. Instead, build your layers slowly. Dab a tiny bit, let it set, and repeat until you're level with the surrounding surface. This is especially vital for those complex Tricoats and Pearls; you're trying to mimic a machine's precision with your own steady hand. Take your time, or you'll end up with a polka-dot Navigator.