Suzuki Premium Bison Brown 2 Pearl (ZUF) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your Grand Vitara has been on the road for over a decade, you have likely noticed how this shade handles the elements. Suzuki Premium Bison Brown 2 Pearl arrived during the 2013-2014 model years to give that SUV a more sophisticated, earthy edge. It is a deep, chocolate-heavy shade that looks nearly black in the shade but wakes up under direct sunlight. This is a practical choice for a vehicle built for the trail, as the dark base hides road dust and light mud far better than a standard silver or black.

Technical Details

This finish is a true Pearl, which creates a specific challenge for a small repair. Because it relies on translucent layers and light-reflecting flakes, the final appearance depends on how the particles lay down. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, the repair will look much darker than the rest of the panel. Because the pearl flakes are microscopic, they need to stay suspended in the liquid to prevent a blotchy or mottled look. If the flakes clump together, you will see dark stripes or uneven patches once the repair dries.

Best Practices

You will usually find the identification plate riveted to the firewall inside the engine bay, often near the battery or passenger side shock tower. Before you spray or dab Suzuki Premium Bison Brown 2 Pearl (check for code ZUF), you need to shake the container for 60 seconds. This is a heavy-pigment color, and those pearl particles love to settle at the bottom. To get a match that disappears, apply several thin layers rather than one heavy coat. Test the color on the included card first to see how the light hits the pearl. While working in your garage or in the shade, keep the container moving at all times to ensure the flow is even. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the pearl from shifting or sagging.