Ferrari Argento Metallic (101) Touch Up Paint

The Look

You are looking at the silver bullet of the Maranello stable. While Rosso Corsa screams for attention, this shade whispers about aerodynamics and timeless engineering. Since 1981, it has graced every silhouette from the wedge-shaped 308 to the sculpted 812 Superfast. On your car, this color acts like a liquid mirror, highlighting every crease and vent that the designers intended to be seen. It is arguably the most sophisticated choice for a Ferrari because it lets the light do the work, turning a stationary machine into a moving sculpture even when it is parked in your garage.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Ferrari Argento Metallic (check for code 101), you need to understand that this is a true metallic finish. Silvers are notoriously difficult because the tiny aluminum flakes inside the paint want to clump together. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, you will end up with mottling-dark, cloudy patches where the flakes have bunched up. This color depends entirely on how those flakes lay down as they dry. Because your Ferrari has likely spent years under the sun, the existing paint might have shifted slightly, so matching the depth of the silver requires patience and very thin layers.

Best Practices

Pop the front hood or the engine deck lid to find your color ID sticker; it is usually a silver or yellow label tucked right on the underside of the panel. To get those metallic flakes suspended properly, you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds until you hear the mixing ball moving freely. Always test the color on the included card before you touch the car to ensure the shade matches your specific vintage. When applying, keep the container moving in steady, even passes to avoid puddling the silver. Give it plenty of drying time between light coats, as rushing the process will trap the flakes in the wrong position and dull the final shine.