A Lincoln’s paint code will usually be on the car’s label either on the driver’s side door jamb or the door edge. When in doubt, you can also find your Lincoln’s paint code by using the VIN.

Lincoln, Ford’s cooler older brother, is the epitome of style. Matthew McConaughey wouldn’t lend his gravelly baritone to endorse just any vehicle! So, when you get a little ding or scratch on it, you’ll need to know how to get the right Lincoln touch-up paint ASAP so you can get back to driving stylishly.

Enter: your car’s paint code. This two-digit code will allow you to purchase an exact match for your car’s exterior paint coat. That way, you’ll be able to touch up your Lincoln and have it looking brand new in no time.

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Where can I find my Lincoln’s paint code?

To find your Lincoln’s paint code, you’ll first need to locate your car’s label. Most of the time, this will be on the driver’s side door jamb or the door edge.

When you open the driver’s side door, you should see a white label with a barcode and a bunch of numbers and letters on it. Your paint code is a two-digit code—usually, one number and one letter—located near the words EXTERIOR PAINT or EXT PNT.

With your paint code at the ready, you can consult

this chart

to determine your Lincoln’s exact paint color. When using the chart to find your paint color, be sure you’re looking for your Lincoln’s model year.

What if there’s no paint code on the car’s label?

If you can’t find the paint code on the driver’s side door jamb, you’ll have to search for it by VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Your VIN is a seventeen-digit alphanumeric code unique to your Lincoln.

Here’s where you might

find your Lincoln’s VIN

if it’s not on the driver’s side door jamb or door edge:

Many Lincolns have a metal tag fastened to the driver’s side dashboard, near the windshield that is visible from outside the vehicle.

The VIN can also be found on your registration, title, insurance policy, or other official vehicle documents.

Once you’ve got your VIN on hand, you can find the paint code either by searching online or by calling a Lincoln dealership.

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Where can I get paint for my Lincoln?

Now that you know your paint code, it’s time to get some paint! You can order Lincoln touch-up paint

online

or in stores. Where you get it isn’t nearly as important, though, as what you get. You just need to ensure that you’re buying the paint color that matches your Lincoln paint code.

Paint touch-up tips

Finally, it’s time to make those

scratches

disappear and have your Lincoln looking McConaughey-worthy again. Here are a couple of pointers to make sure you get the job done right:

Before you begin painting, you should wash the damaged area with some soap and water.

Next, use a wire brush or sandpaper to remove rust.

Then, apply a layer of primer to the area you plan on painting. The primer then needs to dry overnight and be sanded down the next day.

Paint the prepared area with your Lincoln touch-up paint. You’ll need to apply multiple coats and allow at least 20 minutes between each layer of paint. Once you’re satisfied with the color, let the final layer dry overnight.

Apply a clear protectant using the same method you used to paint.

After a couple of days, you can also go in with a rubbing compound to really make your Lincoln gleam.

How to protect your Lincoln

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FAQs

What is my Lincoln’s paint code?

Your paint code is a two-digit alphanumeric sequence written on your car’s label. The label is usually located on the driver’s side door jamb or door edge, but if you can’t find it there, you can always determine the paint code by searching online by your Lincoln’s VIN.

Can I paint my Lincoln?

Yes, you can do minor cosmetic repairs to your Lincoln if you know your paint code and follow the steps laid out above on how to paint your car. But for larger full-body jobs, you may want to leave it to a professional.

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