Pontiac Light Gray Metallic (Wheel) (9789) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the industrial backbone of the Pontiac Montana era. It provides a clean, professional finish for wheels that were designed to endure the daily grind of family life. This gray is not meant to scream for attention, but rather to give your wheels a fresh, factory-correct appearance that hides brake dust better than a bright silver. Since your Montana has likely spent years battling road salt and curb edges, this color is exactly what you need to erase that wear. It brings back the rugged look that defined the final years of the Pontiac brand.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains a high concentration of tiny silver flakes. These flakes give the wheel its depth, but they also make the application a bit more technical. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch up and create dark, muddy patches known as mottling. To get that uniform factory sheen, you must ensure the flakes lay flat and even across the surface. If the finish looks uneven, it is usually because the metallic particles did not have enough room to settle correctly during the drying time.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Pontiac Light Gray Metallic (Wheel) (check for code 9789), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This mixing is vital to lift the metallic flakes from the bottom of the container. You can usually find your paint code on the Service Parts Identification sticker located inside the glove box of your Montana. When you are ready to apply, keep the container moving at a steady pace to avoid heavy build-up. Always test the color on the included card before touching the wheel to ensure the shade matches your current finish. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the surface cool, and allow plenty of drying time between light layers for the best result.