COLOR CODEDCC103838 - Blue (Catalyzed Spray Only)Fleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the blue of the working world. Since PPG Paints provided this shade for over thirty years, your vehicle likely belongs to a lineage of heavy-duty reliability. It is a deep, honest blue that doesn't need metallic flakes or pearls to make a point. It looks purposeful on a service truck and classic on older equipment. Because it is a darker, saturated shade, it excels at hiding the typical road grime of a long workday, but it will be very honest with you about any scratches or dents you haven't sanded down properly.

Technical Details

You are working with a Solid finish. This is a significant advantage for your repair because you do not have to worry about metallic particles standing up or laying down incorrectly, which often causes "tiger stripes" or uneven shading. The color you see in the container is exactly what you will see on the panel. However, solid dark blues are notorious for showing surface imperfections. If your sanding isn't smooth, the gloss will highlight those tiny ridges. Take your time with the prep work in your Garage or under a Shade to ensure the light reflects off a flat surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Blue (Catalyzed Spray Only) (check for code DCC103838), you need to shake it for a full two minutes. Because this is a catalyzed product, the hardener and the pigment must be perfectly unified to ensure the paint cures to its full industrial strength. You can usually find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb or tucked away in the glove box. Test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle to ensure the match is right for your specific level of fading. When you begin, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes and maintain a consistent spray distance to prevent the paint from pooling. Give it ample drying time between layers so the finish can chemicaly bond without trapping solvents.