Lincoln MKS Touch Up Paint (45 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lincoln really went for it with the MKS, recorded in a staggering 45 different colors over its lifespan. It's a palette that feels less like a car factory and more like a high-end pantry, featuring names like Ginger Ale Metallic, Cinnamon Pearl, and Bordeaux Reserve Pearl. Whether you're driving a White Platinum Tricoat or the deeply mysterious Dark Side Metallic, Lincoln clearly wanted to make sure no two driveways looked exactly the same.

What to Watch For

To get started, head to your driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a silver or white VIN sticker; right next to the "EXT PNT" label, you'll find a two-digit code (like UH for Tuxedo Black or UG for White Platinum). Now, for the honest truth: the MKS is a bit of a "sun seeker," and that can lead to the clear coat flaking off on horizontal surfaces like the roof and trunk. You might also notice that your plastic bumpers look a shade different than the metal hood-this is common with Lincoln's high-pearl finishes. Don't panic; it doesn't mean the paint is wrong, it just means the materials underneath like to play tricks with the light.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many MKS colors are pearls or "Tricoats," your touch-up bottle is actually full of tiny, heavy minerals that love to sink to the bottom. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-and I mean 60 seconds by the clock-to wake up the sparkles. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to dab the center of the chip and let the paint flow to the edges. If you're working with a pearl white, it requires patience; thin, light layers will always look better than one big, gloppy "mountain" of paint that never quite levels out.