Dodge Grigio Charo Metallic (SW/NSW) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your ProMaster City might be a workhorse, but its Italian roots show through in this particular shade of silver. While the name sounds fancy, this is a utilitarian color designed to look clean even when your van has been through a week of dust and road grime. It has a bright, crisp reflective quality that helps the vehicle stay cooler in the sun compared to the darker greys. Since your Dodge has likely been in service for several years now, you will notice that this light metallic hides minor surface scratches better than almost any other option in the lineup. It is a professional look that says you care about the details without needing to wash the van every single morning.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, the tiny silver flakes inside the liquid are the stars of the show. Before you spray or dab Dodge Grigio Charo Metallic (check for code SW/NSW), you need to understand that these flakes are heavy and like to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, the repair will look like a flat, dull grey instead of a shimmering silver. Metallics also carry a risk of mottling, which is just a fancy way of saying the finish looks blotchy or striped. This happens if the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, causing the metal flakes to bunch up together. You want those flakes to lay down flat and even to catch the light correctly.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on a silver or white sticker located on the driver's side door jamb or occasionally on the underside of the hood. Before you start the repair, shake your container for at least two full minutes; you should hear the mixing ball rattling the entire time to ensure those metallic flakes are suspended. Test the color on the included card to see how the light hits the silver before you touch the van. When applying the paint, keep the container moving at a steady pace to avoid puddling. Use thin, light layers rather than one thick coat, and give it plenty of drying time between each pass. If you are using a brush or pen, use light strokes to avoid dragging the flakes into clumps.