4884 - Black Fleet Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the ultimate professional workhorse. For over thirty years, PPG Paints relied on this specific shade to give delivery trucks and service vans a crisp, uniform appearance. It is a deep, true black with no hidden blue or brown undertones, making it one of the most honest colors on the road. Because your vehicle has likely spent its life working hard in the sun, you should expect the original finish to be more matte than this fresh coat, but the depth remains unmistakable.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. There are no metallic flakes or pearl additives here to hide imperfections, which means this paint is honest. The benefit of a solid black is that it is much easier to blend than complex modern colors, but the risk is that it will show every tiny scratch or speck of dust if your prep work isn't perfect. Because there is no sparkle to distract the eye, your repair relies on the smoothness of the surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Black (check for code 4884), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the pigment is distributed. You can usually find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb, though on older trucks, it might be located on the radiator support under the hood or inside the glove box. Always test the color on the included card before touching the vehicle to ensure the shade matches your current level of fading. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid heavy buildup and allow plenty of drying time between your layers.