COLOR CODESIKKENS FLNA 94164 - Champagne Silver MetallicFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the unsung hero of the year 2000. It was built for the road, giving heavy-duty fleet vehicles a look that stays clean even when it is dirty. Because it sits right in the middle of the silver spectrum with a slight champagne warmth, it avoids the cold, clinical feel of a standard rental car gray. Since your vehicle was likely produced for professional use, this color is the reason it still looks respectable after two decades of sun and road salt. It is a forgiving color that ages with more grace than a solid white or a flat black.

Technical Details

Since this is a metallic finish, the way you apply it changes everything. Those tiny flakes of metal inside the liquid need to lay down flat and even to catch the light. If you are sloppy, the metallic particles cluster together and create dark, blotchy patches called mottling. Before you spray or dab Fleet Champagne Silver Metallic (check for code SIKKENS FLNA 94164), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This mixing ensures the metal stays suspended so your repair does not end up looking like a striped or uneven mess.

Best Practices

Finding the exact match for a fleet vehicle can be a hunt. You should check the inside of your glove box or the driver's side door jamb for a service identification sticker to confirm your code. Once you are ready, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic particles react to your flow. Give the paint plenty of drying time between coats in a covered garage or a patch of shade to keep dust out of your wet finish.