COLOR CODEA74/PAF - Medium Gray MetallicEagle Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the mid-90s peak of the Eagle brand, specifically the era of the Talon and the Vision. It is a workhorse color that was designed to look sleek on a showroom floor while remaining practical for the real world. Because your Eagle has been on the road for nearly thirty years, you will find this gray is forgiving when it comes to road grime and light dust. It offers a muted, sophisticated presence that makes the car look solid and anchored to the pavement without the high maintenance of a flat black or a bright white.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that create depth and reflect light. These particles are much heavier than the paint itself and will settle at the bottom of the container quickly. If you do not mix them properly, the color will look patchy or uneven, a problem known as mottling. To avoid dark streaks or "tiger stripes" in your finish, you must ensure the flakes are distributed evenly. Maintaining a consistent spray distance and flow is vital to getting those metallic bits to lay flat across the surface of your repair.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Eagle Medium Gray Metallic (check for code A74/PAF), you need to shake it for at least a full minute to get the metallic flakes moving. You can typically find your paint code on a metal plate attached to the radiator support under the hood, or on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Always test the color on the included card before you move to the car to see how the metallics react. Work in the shade or a garage to keep the surface cool, and keep the container moving across the repair area. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the heavy metallic pigments from sagging or running.