COLOR CODETERNY - Silver BlueRenault Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a clever shape-shifter. On a cloudy day, it presents as a sensible, business-like silver that hides road salt and dust with ease. But once you move your car into the sunlight, the blue undertones emerge to give the body lines a crisp, cool edge. Since this shade was only in production for a single year in 2011, you are maintaining a relatively rare piece of the brand's palette. It is a sophisticated alternative to a flat gray, offering just enough personality without shouting for attention.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light. The biggest risk you face during repair is mottling, which happens when those flakes cluster together and create dark, uneven patches. To prevent this, you must keep the container moving steadily. If the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, the silver will look muddy instead of bright. Since your vehicle has been on the road for over a decade, the original finish might have shifted slightly due to UV exposure, making a thin, layered approach even more important for a natural blend.

Best Practices

You can find your color ID on the driver-side door pillar-look for the oval sticker. Before you spray or dab Renault Silver Blue (check for code TERNY), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to ensure the metallic particles are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to see how the blue and silver balance out before you touch the car. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the surface cool, and give the area plenty of drying time before you apply any clear coat to protect your work.