COLOR CODE41V - Desert Silver MetallicSaab Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a warm, resilient silver that defined the era of the "Saabaru." Since this color was a staple for the 9-2X and other models around 2005, it carries a champagne undertone that sets it apart from the colder, blue-tinted silvers of that decade. Your car has spent two decades on the road, and you will find that this finish is excellent at hiding road dust and minor surface wear. It is a forgiving color for a daily driver that maintains a clean appearance even when you miss a wash.

Technical Details

This finish is a metallic, which means it contains tiny light-reflecting flakes that give the paint depth. When you repair a metallic surface, the main challenge is keeping those flakes from bunching up. If the paint goes on too heavy, the silver can look blotchy or mottled. This creates dark shadows where the metal particles have settled in uneven patterns. Success with this color depends on how you distribute those flakes across the repair area so they catch the light the same way as the original finish.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Saab Desert Silver Metallic (check for code 41V), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Find your code on the driver's side door jamb or, if you own a 9-2X, on the driver's side firewall under the hood. To keep the metallic flakes from sinking to the bottom, keep the container moving while you work. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches the current state of your car, as sun exposure can change the tone over twenty years. Use several thin layers rather than one heavy coat and allow for plenty of drying time in a garage or a patch of shade.