COLOR CODE0052 - Pearl Black MetallicLamborghini Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the dawn of the Audi era for the brand, coating the sharp, wedge-shaped lines of early 2000s icons like the Murcielago and the first-generation Gallardo. It is an aggressive, menacing black that holds a secret. In the shade or under garage lights, your car looks like a solid block of ink, but as soon as the sun hits those broad fenders, the metallic depth wakes up. It provides a sophisticated alternative to the louder neon greens and oranges usually associated with Sant'Agata, offering a stealthy aesthetic that still demands a second look when the light catches the pearl.

Technical Details

This is a pearl metallic finish, which means it relies on a specific balance of heavy black pigment and suspended reflective flakes. Because these flakes are heavier than the paint itself, they tend to settle at the bottom of your container quickly. If you do not mix it thoroughly, you will end up with a flat, muddy black that lacks the factory shimmer. Before you apply Lamborghini Pearl Black Metallic (check for code 0052), you must shake the container for a full minute to ensure the pearl is evenly distributed. If the flakes are not floating freely, the repair will look like a dark stain rather than a matching finish.

Best Practices

On your Lamborghini, you can usually find the identification sticker located on the underside of the front bonnet lid or tucked away on the firewall inside the front luggage compartment. Once you have the surface clean, remember that patience is your best friend with a metallic black. To avoid "mottling"-which looks like dark and light spots in the finish-you must keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the pearl flakes from bunching up in one area. Always test the color on the included card to verify the flake density before you touch the car. Allow for a longer drying time between thin layers, as building the color slowly is the only way to replicate that deep, factory-fresh depth.