Lamborghini Blue Nova Metallic (194986) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Owning a piece of the nineties means embracing the bold, and few colors capture the Diablo era quite like this deep, electric blue. It was a time when the factory moved away from the flat shades of the eighties toward finishes with depth and movement. Because your car was likely built between 1990 and 1996, its original paint has spent decades maturing. When you look at the finish in the sun, you are seeing a snapshot of Lamborghini history that helped define the supercar aesthetic before the brand shifted into the more clinical designs of the modern era.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on a specific density of metal flakes suspended in the blue pigment to create its characteristic glow. Metallic paints are naturally temperamental because those flakes want to clump together or sink to the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will swim toward each other and create dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. Before you spray or dab Lamborghini Blue Nova Metallic (check for code 194986), you need to understand that the color you see in the container only reveals its true self once the metallic particles are evenly distributed across the surface.

Best Practices

To verify your color match, look for the factory identification label usually located on the firewall or the underside of the front hood. Before starting your repair, work in a cool garage or the shade to ensure the metal surface isn't hot to the touch. Shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those metallic flakes moving. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes lay down. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving across the repair area to avoid heavy build-up. Allow ample drying time between light layers to ensure the blue remains vibrant and the metallic finish stays uniform across the repair.