Fiat Brown Metallic (856) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a pure espresso shot of late-seventies Italian style. It was the sophisticated choice for the Fiat 124 Spider and the mid-engined X1/9 during an era when brown was the height of automotive luxury. This color has a deep, organic warmth that makes the chrome trim on your classic pop without looking dated. Since your Fiat has likely spent decades under the sun, the original finish has probably mellowed, so your repair will bring back a richness that modern flat colors just cannot replicate.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the depth comes from millions of tiny reflective flakes suspended in the pigment. While this creates a beautiful shimmer in direct light, it also makes the application sensitive. If those flakes do not lay down evenly, you will end up with mottling or dark splotches that look like shadows on the surface. To avoid this, you must maintain a steady flow and keep the container moving across the panel to ensure the metallic particles distribute naturally rather than clump together.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint identification on a silver foil sticker located on the underside of the trunk lid or the engine cover. Before you spray or dab Fiat Brown Metallic (check for code 856), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to fully wake up those heavy metallic flakes. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flake settles before you move to the car. Work in your garage or in the shade to keep the metal cool, and give the surface plenty of drying time between light coats to build the color correctly.