COLOR CODEWA814S/321/GJM - Pepperdust MetallicSaab Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Pepperdust is a ghost of a color from the final chapter of the Saab story. It defined the executive presence of the 2011-2012 9-5, blending a warm champagne gold with a cool, industrial grey. It is a sophisticated neutral that hides road grime exceptionally well. Since your Saab belongs to that rare, final production run, maintaining this specific hue is about preserving a piece of automotive history that the world will not see again.

Technical Details

This is a complex metallic finish packed with fine-milled flakes. Because those flakes reflect light from different angles, you run the risk of mottling if the application is uneven. Mottling looks like dark, cloudy patches or stripes in the finish. Metallics are sensitive to how they are applied. If the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, the flakes sink and lose their shimmer. You want the metal to sit on the surface like a uniform sheet of silk rather than a scattered pile of dust.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Saab Pepperdust Metallic (check for code WA814S/321/GJM), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds to lift those heavy metallic particles off the bottom. You can find your specific code on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb or occasionally tucked inside the glove box. When you are ready to start, work in a Garage or the shade and keep the container moving to avoid pooling. Test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow from the nozzle or brush. Apply thin layers and wait for the proper drying time between each one. If you are using a pen, avoid the urge to go back over wet paint, as this will drag the flakes and ruin the uniform look of the repair.