U2/YU2 - Woodland Brown Pearl Metallic Jeep Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a 2002 relic, appearing on the Grand Cherokee and the Liberty for a single production year before Jeep moved toward a different color palette. It captures a specific outdoorsy aesthetic, looking like deep forest soil until the sunlight hits the surface. Because it was only around for one year, it is a rare find today. This color is practical for a vehicle that sees the trail since it masks dirt and dust well, but the dark base means deep scratches will show up as bright white marks that demand attention to keep the vehicle looking its best.

Technical Details

This is a Pearl Metallic finish, which means it contains both fine metallic flakes and pearlescent pigments. These ingredients give the surface depth and a slight color shift in direct light, but they also create a risk for mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily in one pass, those flakes will group together and create dark, blotchy patches or stripes. To prevent this, you must maintain a steady flow and keep the container moving across the panel. If the repair looks darker than the original paint, it usually means the metallic flakes did not lay flat.

Best Practices

Most Jeep models from this era keep the paint information on the driver's side door jamb, usually at the bottom of the VIN sticker. Before you spray or dab Jeep Woodland Brown Pearl Metallic (check for code U2/YU2), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The heavy metallic particles sink quickly, and failing to mix them will result in a color that looks like a solid brown rather than a pearl. Always test the color on the included card to confirm the flake matches before you apply it to the vehicle. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to ensure the metal is cool, and allow plenty of drying time between thin, light layers.