Volkswagen Pyrit Silver Metallic (LB7S) Touch Up Paint

The Look

You likely see this color every day on the sharp lines of the Arteon or the sporty bumpers of a Jetta GLI. It represents the modern era of German design, shifting away from the warm, champagne-tinted silvers of the early 2000s toward a colder, more industrial aesthetic. It carries a crispness that makes a Passat look like it was carved from a single block of aluminum. While it is a common choice for its professional appearance, its greatest strength for you is its ability to hide road grime and light dust. Even when your car has been through a week of rain, this finish maintains its metallic depth and hides the mess better than almost any other shade in the catalog.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny aluminum flakes that reflect light at different angles. Because the flakes are so dense, you have to be careful about mottling. If the paint goes on too heavy or unevenly, those flakes will clump together and create dark, splotchy patches that look like shadows on the surface. To avoid this, you must maintain a consistent flow and keep your hand moving. Metallic paints are sensitive to temperature and thickness; if you apply a thick blob with a brush, it will look darker than the surrounding factory finish because the flakes cannot lay flat.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Volkswagen Pyrit Silver Metallic (check for code LB7S), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the most important step for a metallic color because those heavy flakes settle at the bottom of the container quickly. You can find your paint code on a white paper sticker located in the trunk, usually tucked away near the spare tire well or under the floor mat. Before touching the car, test the color on the included card to ensure the flakes are distributing evenly. If you are using a nozzle, keep a steady spray distance of about six to eight inches. If you are using a pen or brush, use light, thin layers rather than one heavy coat. Give the area plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the metallic particles stay exactly where you put them. Work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying mid-air before it hits the surface.