61901PP - Bright Amber Mica Fleet Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color has a long history, serving as a staple in the PPG commercial catalog for over three decades. Because it was used primarily for industrial and commercial vehicles from the mid-sixties through the turn of the millennium, your vehicle likely spent its life working in the sun. This shade is a deep, warm orange that leans into a golden glow when the light hits it. It was designed to provide high visibility for trucks and buses while maintaining a professional appearance that resisted the dulling effects of road grime and heavy weather.

Technical Details

The mica in this finish means you are working with a pearl effect rather than a standard solid or metallic. While metallic flakes reflect light like tiny mirrors, mica particles act like small prisms that allow light to pass through and glow from within. This creates a rich depth, but it also means the color is sensitive to how you apply it. If the mica particles do not land evenly, the finish can look darker in some spots and lighter in others. Before you spray or dab Fleet Bright Amber Mica (check for code 61901PP), you need to shake it for a full sixty seconds to ensure those particles are off the bottom of the container and suspended in the liquid.

Best Practices

Since this color was used on a wide variety of commercial builds, you can usually find your paint code on the driver's door jamb or on a metal plate attached to the firewall under the hood. Sometimes, it hides inside the glove box on a service identification sticker. Because your paint has likely aged and shifted in the sun over the years, always test the color on the included card to see how well it matches the current state of your vehicle. When you are ready to apply the paint in your garage, keep the container moving to prevent the pearl from pooling in one spot. Give the area enough drying time between layers so the mica can set properly and give you that uniform, golden amber shine.