Fiat Blue Sky of Italy (959) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the signature shade of the 500e, designed to capture the soft, airy light of a Roman morning. Since your car is likely a newer model, the finish still has its factory vibrance, and this particular blue is what defines the modern electric Fiat aesthetic. It is not an aggressive color; instead, it wraps around the car's rounded panels with an ethereal quality that makes the vehicle look more like a piece of boutique Italian design than a piece of machinery. Because it is so light and clean, it highlights the shape of your car beautifully, but it will show road grime and salt almost immediately, so keep it washed if you want that sky-blue glow to stay bright.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which is significantly more complex than a standard flat color. This finish uses microscopic ceramic crystals to refract light, giving it that deep, multidimensional shimmer. The challenge here is that these pearl particles are heavy and love to clump together. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the pearls will "mottle" or create dark, uneven streaks because they aren't laying flat. This is a delicate color to repair because the way the shimmer sits determines the final shade. If you are too heavy-handed, the patch will look darker than the rest of your door or fender.

Best Practices

Before you begin, verify your color by checking the silver sticker located on the driver's door jamb, the underside of the hood, or tucked inside the edge of the trunk. Before you spray or dab Fiat Blue Sky of Italy (check for code 959), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You must hear the agitator ball rattling clearly to ensure the pearl pigments are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to see how the shimmer looks under direct light before moving to the car. Whether you are working in your garage or in the shade, apply the paint in very thin, light layers. This allows the particles to distribute evenly. If you use a heavy coat, the drying time will increase significantly and the metallic effect will look muddy. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling.