936056 - Blue Metallic Fleet Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't a color that begs for attention; it's a shade that shows up for work. Designed for commercial trucks and industrial fleets in 2000, this blue was built by PPG to look professional while taking a beating from road salt and sun. Since your vehicle has been on the road since the turn of the millennium, the original finish has likely developed some character. This blue is deep enough to hide minor road grime, which is why it became a favorite for work trucks that spend more time on the job site than in a car wash.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish. The flakes provide a professional sheen, but they also mean you have to be careful during the repair. Metallic flakes act like tiny mirrors; if they don't land flat and even, the touch-up will look darker or lighter than the rest of the panel. Because this is an older fleet color, the metallic content is often denser than what you find on modern cars. If you linger too long in one area, you will end up with mottling-those uneven dark splotches that happen when flakes bunch together.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification tag inside the driver's side door jamb or on a sticker inside the glove box. Before you spray or dab Fleet Blue Metallic (check for code 936056), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to get those heavy metallic flakes off the bottom and into the mix. Test the color on the included card to see the final shade before you touch the vehicle. When you start the repair, work in the shade and keep the container moving to ensure the flakes spread out in a uniform layer. Let the paint sit for about ten minutes of drying time between each light coat.