Volkswagen Florett Silver Metallic (LZ7G/L5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This silver belongs on a car with sharp lines. Unlike the flatter, older silvers of the early 2000s, this shade was designed to give the CC and the GLI a modern, technical appearance. If you are touching up a Beetle, you will notice how the color shifts around the curved fenders, looking bright where the light hits and cool where the shadow falls. It is a forgiving choice for a daily driver like a Polo because it hides road dust and light scratches better than almost any other finish in the lineup. It gives your car the look of solid, brushed metal rather than just a painted surface.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with microscopic aluminum flakes. These flakes are responsible for that crisp glow, but they can be temperamental. If you apply the paint too heavily or too quickly, the flakes can sink and group together, causing dark, cloudy spots known as mottling. This happens because the metallic particles do not have enough time to stand up and dry in a uniform pattern. Since your car has likely seen a few years of sun and road wear, matching the density of these flakes is the secret to making a repair disappear into the surrounding panel.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Volkswagen Florett Silver Metallic (check for code LZ7G/L5), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to wake up the metallic sediment at the bottom. You can find your specific code on a white paper sticker located in the trunk, typically tucked inside the spare tire well or under the floor carpet. Always work in a cool garage or the shade so the paint does not dry before the flakes have a chance to settle. Test the color on the included card to verify the match. When you move to the car, keep the container moving to ensure the metallic flow stays even and prevents the flakes from bunching up. Wait for the full drying time between layers to build the depth you need for a professional result.