COLOR CODE168 - Gray MetallicDaihatsu Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your Daihatsu has been on the road since 1993, this gray has seen years of sun and miles. It was a staple choice for models like the Rocky and Charade, offering a neutral, industrial look that hides road dust better than a standard flat color. It represents a pragmatic era for the brand, sharing its color DNA with the Toyota palettes of the early nineties. Because the car is a vintage project or a long-term survivor, the color serves as a reliable backdrop that doesn't scream for attention but maintains a clean, mechanical aesthetic.

Technical Details

This finish is a metallic, which means it contains small flakes that catch the light to provide depth. Metallics are pickier than solid colors because those flakes need to sit at the right angle to match the rest of the car. If the paint is applied too thick or too fast, the flakes can clump together, causing the repair to look darker or "blotchy" compared to the factory finish. Since the original paint has likely aged over three decades, the metallic reflection is what will help the new paint blend in with the slightly weathered surrounding areas.

Best Practices

You can locate your identification plate on the passenger side or center of the firewall inside the engine compartment. Before you spray or dab Daihatsu Gray Metallic (check for code 168), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a requirement for metallics to ensure the silver particles distribute throughout the container. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current level of paint fade. When you start the repair, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent pooling. Give the surface plenty of drying time between light coats to ensure the flakes set correctly in the finish.