COLOR CODE14589 - Formula ColorFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the true workhorse of the industrial world. Since PPG Paints provided this shade for three decades of commercial service, your vehicle likely spent its life as the backbone of a delivery fleet or a municipal work crew. It is an honest, utilitarian white that was designed to look professional under a layer of road dust. While it lacks the glitz of a modern showroom finish, its clean and bright presence provides a high-contrast backdrop for decals and logos, making it one of the most recognizable colors on the road from the late sixties through the turn of the millennium.

Technical Details

You are working with a classic solid finish, which means there is no metallic flake or pearl to complicate your repair. The benefit of a solid color is that it offers excellent coverage and is much more forgiving when you are trying to match the depth of the original paint. However, because your vehicle has likely been exposed to the elements for years, the original finish might have yellowed or dulled slightly. If you apply the fresh paint directly to a dirty surface, the bright white will act like a magnifying glass for any trapped grime or iron fallout, so you must ensure the area is scrubbed completely clean.

Best Practices

You can typically find your identification plate bolted to the driver side door jamb or tucked away on a sticker inside the glove box. Before you spray or dab Fleet Formula Color (check for code 14589), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy white pigments are fully mixed. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the new paint stacks up against your current finish. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling or sagging. Give the area enough drying time between light coats to build up a durable layer that matches the surrounding bodywork.