COLOR CODE224.421 - Agate Grey MetallicLamborghini Touch-Up Paint

The Look

In the late nineties, while most owners were ordering their Diablos in "look at me" shades of orange and purple, a select few opted for a more sophisticated, industrial aesthetic. This color represents the transition from the raw, wedge-shaped aggression of the early nineties into the refined powerhouse era of the VT and Roadster. It is an understated, charcoal-leaning grey that replaces flashy bravado with a technical, high-end feel. Since your car has likely been on the road for over twenty-five years, this paint provides a much-needed refresh to those high-impact areas around the front bumper and wheel arches.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on a heavy concentration of tiny aluminum flakes to catch the light. The risk here is mottling-those unsightly dark splotches or "tiger stripes" that happen when the flakes clump together. Because this is a darker metallic, any inconsistency in your application will show up clearly once the sun hits it. To avoid this, you must keep the container moving at all times. If you let the paint pool in one spot, the flakes will sink and darken the area, ruining the uniform factory look.

Best Practices

Before you apply Lamborghini Agate Grey Metallic (be sure to verify code 224.421 on your car), make sure you shake the container for a full two minutes. On these older models, you can usually find the paint ID sticker on the firewall behind the engine or tucked under the front trunk lid. If the sticker has faded, look for a silver PPG plate. Test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic settles. Work in a cool Garage or in the Shade, as heat will make the paint dry too fast, preventing the flakes from laying flat. Always use light, even coats and wait for the proper Drying time before deciding if you need a second pass.