RXF-W - Black (wheel matt) Fiat Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Fiat 500 uses these matte black wheels to add a sense of weight and grit to its small footprint. This finish appeared most often on the Sport and Abarth trims between 2012 and 2017, giving the car a stealthier look compared to the chrome-heavy Lounge models. Since your wheels have been facing the road for several years, they likely show some wear from brake dust and road debris. This specific black provides a flat, aggressive contrast that grounds the car and makes the red brake calipers or center caps pop.

Technical Details

This is a solid black with no metallic flake or pearl highlights. It relies entirely on a flat finish to absorb light rather than reflect it. Because it lacks a traditional glossy top coat, you cannot buff or polish this paint if you make a mistake. Scrubbing the area with a polishing compound will just create a permanent shiny spot that stands out against the rest of the wheel. While it hides brake dust well, the solid nature of the pigment means any deep scratches need to be filled properly to prevent the repair from looking like a crater.

Best Practices

You can find your car's color identification sticker on the underside of the hood or along the edge of the rear hatch near the locking mechanism. Before you spray or dab Fiat Black (wheel matt) (check for code RXF-W), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This mixing ensures the flattening agents that create the matte effect are distributed throughout the liquid. Test the color on the included card before you touch the wheel to verify the sheen. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in the lug nut pockets or around the rim edge. Give the area plenty of drying time in a covered garage or shade to ensure the matte texture develops correctly without sagging or trapping dust.