This color is compatible with the following Fleets:

MODELS: PPG Paints

YEARS: 1966, 2000

To determine if Dark Silver Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 303712.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

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303712 - Dark Silver Metallic

The Look

This color is a marathon runner. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for quite some time, you already know this shade isn't about showing off at a gallery. It served as a staple for industrial projects and heavy-duty vehicles between 1966 and 2000, curated by PPG Paints for those who need a finish that hides road grime and resists the elements. It carries a deep, heavy tone that looks professional and feels substantial, making it a reliable choice for everything from equipment trim to structural accents.

Technical Details

Because this is a true metallic, the finish relies on tiny flakes to catch the light. This gives the silver its depth, but it also means you have to watch out for mottling. If the flakes do not lay down evenly, you will end up with dark stripes or spots in the finish. This usually happens when the paint is applied too heavy in one spot or if the temperature in your garage or shade is too cold. The metallic particles are heavier than the pigment, so they want to sink to the bottom of the mixture as soon as you stop moving.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Dark Silver Metallic (check for code 303712), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You are fighting gravity here, so keep the container moving at all times to ensure those silver flakes stay suspended in the liquid. You can usually find this paint code on the service identification sticker inside your glovebox or tucked away on the driver-side door pillar. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you touch the actual surface. Apply your layers in light, thin passes; trying to get full coverage in one go is a way to ruin the metallic effect.

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How to Find Your Fleet's Color Code

Fleet is the catch all for individual color codes not associated with any brand or make, full of PPG, Axalta, Sherwin Williams, etc. If only a color code for something to be painted is available, the site can be checked; if it cannot be found, they can be notified and they will see if they can make the paint.

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