Fiat Blue Italia Metallic (018/PBG) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the 500X at its most athletic. It captures a deep, saturated Mediterranean tone that feels more like a custom boutique finish than a standard factory option. Because your Fiat is a modern model from the 2022-2023 era, the original paint likely still has its factory depth. This color relies on its ability to shift in the light, moving from a bright, punchy cobalt in the sun to a more serious navy in the shadows. It gives the crossover a premium weight that hides the road grime of daily driving better than a flat blue ever could.

Technical Details

This finish is a complex metallic, meaning the paint is packed with tiny light-reflecting particles. These flakes give the car its signature glow, but they can be temperamental during a repair. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch together and create dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. This ruins the reflection and makes the repair obvious. To keep the color uniform, you must apply the paint in thin, controlled layers. This allows the metallic particles to lay flat and catch the light the same way the factory finish does.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint identification sticker on the underside of the hood or inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Fiat Blue Italia Metallic (check for code 018/PBG), you need to shake the container for a full two minutes. This is non-negotiable for metallics because the heavy flakes settle at the bottom quickly. Test the color on the included card to verify the shade before touching the car. Work in your garage or in the shade to prevent the sun from drying the paint too fast. Keep the container moving as you work to ensure an even flow, and give the area plenty of drying time between each thin layer.