COLOR CODEA2/HA2 - Sterling MetallicJeep Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This silver defined the turn of the decade for Jeep. It is not a flashy, sparkling silver; it is a heavy, industrial metallic that makes a Wrangler or Cherokee look like it was carved from a single block of aluminum. Since your Jeep has likely spent over thirty years on the road, the original finish may have aged, but this color remains the definitive 90s aesthetic for the YJ and XJ generations. It provides a clean, mechanical appearance that hides road grime much better than the darker forest greens of the same era.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the silver flakes are the stars of the show. While solid colors are forgiving, silvers demand respect because the metal particles like to settle or bunch up. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will pile together and create dark patches or tiger stripes. This mottling effect happens because the flakes cannot lay flat. Maintaining a consistent flow and using light layers is the only way to keep the finish uniform.

Best Practices

On these early 90s models, your paint code is typically stamped onto a metal plate located on the driver-side firewall near the hood hinge or on the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Jeep Sterling Metallic (check for code A2/HA2), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card to ensure the metallic flakes are distributing evenly. Keep the container moving at all times to prevent the silver particles from pooling in one spot. If you are using a brush or pen, use the absolute minimum amount of paint per layer to prevent the metallic grain from looking muddy. Allow ample drying time between each thin coat to build the color properly.