COLOR CODE095/099/LAU - Granite Crystal MetallicFiat Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color gives your Fiat 500 a serious edge that the brighter, pastel tones lack. It is a deep, sophisticated charcoal that makes the small frame of the car look heavier and more grounded. While the 500 is often called cute, this finish leans into a more aggressive, modern aesthetic that works particularly well on the Abarth trims. Because it is a dark grey, it does a decent job of hiding road film and light dust between washes, but it will show every bit of salt or dried rain spots. Since your Fiat has likely been on the road since 2017, you might notice that the original finish has held its depth well, as these darker metallics are resilient against fading compared to reds or yellows.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes suspended in the paint to catch the light. The biggest risk with a metallic like this is mottling, where the flakes cluster together and create dark spots or tiger stripes. This usually happens if the paint is applied too heavily in one spot. Before you spray or dab Fiat Granite Crystal Metallic (check for code 095/099/LAU), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This ensures those heavy metallic particles are distributed throughout the liquid so the repair matches the rest of the panel. Without a good mix, the color will look like a flat, dark grey rather than the shimmering crystal finish you expect.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on a silver sticker located under the hood or on the edge of the driver's side door jamb. Sometimes Fiat hides it on the inside of the trunk lid, so check there if the other spots are bare. Before you touch the car, test the color on the included card to verify the flake density. Work in a Garage or the shade to keep the surface cool. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. If the paint goes on too thick, the metallic flakes will sink and the color will appear darker than the original. Give it ample drying time between light layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one heavy pass.