Mitsubishi Granite Gray Metallic (PDM) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Mitsubishi Raider is a bit of an outlier in the automotive world, a rugged American-built pickup wearing a Japanese badge. This color was a staple for that short-lived but memorable run between 2006 and 2009. It is a workhorse shade that manages to look sophisticated while hiding the dust of a gravel road or the grime of a job site. Since your truck has likely spent over a decade facing the sun and the elements, the finish might have lost some of its original depth, making a fresh touch-up a great way to bring back that factory crispness.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes suspended in the paint to catch the light. Metallic paints are notorious for mottling-those annoying dark patches or stripes that appear if the flakes don't settle evenly. To avoid this, you need to ensure the flakes are distributed perfectly within the liquid. Before you spray or dab Mitsubishi Granite Gray Metallic (check for code PDM), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. If the flakes clump together, the repaired spot will look darker than the rest of your door or fender.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the driver-side door jamb or on a metal plate located on the firewall inside the engine compartment. Before you start, find a cool spot in your garage or some shade to work in, as direct sunlight can make the paint dry too fast and leave a bumpy texture. Always test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes lay down before you touch the truck. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the metallic particles spread out naturally. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish stays level and smooth.