Suzuki Urban Gray Metallic (04U) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the uniform of the modern city-dweller. Whether it is wrapped around a Swift navigating tight alleys or a Vitara tackling the suburbs, this shade is built for the real world. It is a pragmatic, middle-of-the-road gray that does a masterful job of hiding the light dust and road grime that would make a black car look filthy in hours. Because your Suzuki has likely been your reliable daily driver for years, you will find that this color ages gracefully, masking minor surface wear better than almost any other finish in the lineup. It is not a loud color, but it provides a sophisticated, industrial edge that grounds the car's design.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny silver flakes. These flakes are the secret to that subtle shimmer, but they are also your biggest challenge. If they are not distributed perfectly, you will end up with mottling-those ugly, dark patches or "tiger stripes" where the metal particles have bunched together. This usually happens if the paint is applied too thick or too heavy in one spot. To get that factory look, you need the flakes to lay down flat and even, ensuring the light hits the repair at the same angle as the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

To find your identification plate, look under the hood on the firewall near the battery or check the passenger side shock tower. Before you spray or dab Suzuki Urban Gray Metallic (check for code 04U), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is non-negotiable for a metallic; those flakes settle at the bottom and need to be fully suspended to match. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade before touching the car. When applying, keep the container moving and use light, overlapping passes. Applying several thin layers in a covered garage or a patch of shade will give you a much better result than one heavy coat. Allow plenty of drying time between layers to let the finish set properly.