Smart Orange Pigment Metallic (EN5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color was built for the city. Since your Fortwo has likely spent its life navigating tight alleys and crowded streets, it needs a finish that demands attention. Smart Orange Pigment Metallic was a defining choice for the electric EQ models and the final run of gas-powered cars between 2020 and 2026. It is an energetic, high-visibility orange that makes the small frame of the car feel much larger. In the shade, it looks like a deep burnt orange, but under direct sunlight, the metallic flakes wake up and give the panels a glowing, candy-like appearance.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny reflective particles. These flakes are what give the car its depth, but they can be difficult to manage during a repair. If the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and cluster together, creating dark patches or stripes known as mottling. Because the Fortwo has so many curved plastic panels, any unevenness in the flake distribution will be obvious. You want to build the color in thin, light layers to ensure the metallic shimmer remains even across the surface.

Best Practices

Before you begin work with code EN5, locate the identification sticker on the driver's side door pillar to confirm the match. To get the flakes moving properly, you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds. If you hear the mixing ball rattling, keep going; the orange pigments are heavy and settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how the metallic behaves. Whether you use a brush or a nozzle, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Give the surface plenty of drying time between layers so the metallic particles lock into place rather than shifting around.