Mitsubishi Cool Silver Metallic (A19) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Mitsubishi SUVs from the mid-2000s were built for the dirt, and this color served as their armor. If you own a Pajero or a Montero Sport, you likely see this shade every day. It is a workhorse finish that does a heavy lift hiding dust from the trail or road salt from a long winter. This color gives your truck a resilient, industrial look that perfectly fits its boxy frame. Because your vehicle has likely seen years of sun and weather, the silver might have shifted slightly from its original tone, but it remains one of the most forgiving colors to maintain and repair.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with fine aluminum flakes. These flakes provide the shimmer, but they can be temperamental during application. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch up and create dark, muddy patches. Before you spray or dab Mitsubishi Cool Silver Metallic (check for code A19), you need to ensure those flakes are suspended evenly. This prevents the metallic from looking like tiger stripes or "mottling" across your repair area. Metallic paints require a light touch to keep the finish consistent with the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the firewall in the engine garage or tucked inside the driver-side door jamb. Since the silver flakes in the container are heavy, they sink to the bottom quickly. You must shake the container vigorously for at least one full minute before starting. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic settles before you touch the car. Whether you are using a pen or a nozzle, keep the container moving to ensure an even distribution. Give each layer plenty of drying time so the flakes lock into place instead of sliding around under the next coat.