Jeep Punkn Metallic (E4/PE4) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you drive a Wrangler or Gladiator from the 2018 to 2022 era, you know this orange is more than a paint choice; it is a statement. The Jeep design team created this color to occupy a unique space that avoids looking too red or turning brown in the sun. It is a high-energy "hero" color that defines the modern enthusiast look. Since your Jeep has likely seen its fair share of trail dust and sunlight, the surrounding finish may have shifted slightly, so focus on blending your repair into the existing character of the panels.

Technical Details

While this finish often mimics a solid orange in the shade, it is a metallic paint that uses glass flakes to achieve its signature shimmer. These flakes are heavier than the orange pigment and tend to settle at the bottom of the container. If they aren't fully mixed, your repair will look flat and lack the "flash" of the factory finish. You should also watch out for mottling-dark or light streaks-which occurs if the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, causing the flakes to cluster unevenly.

Best Practices

Open your driver side door and check the VIN sticker on the jamb to find your color ID. Before you spray or dab Jeep Punkn Metallic (check for code E4/PE4), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This step is vital to get those glass flakes suspended and moving. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to ensure the metal isn't hot to the touch. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before touching the vehicle. As you apply the paint, keep the container moving and build the color in thin, light layers. Give each layer plenty of drying time so you don't disturb the metallic particles with the next pass. If you are using a nozzle, maintain a steady spray distance to keep the flow even across the repair area.