C5Y - Gray Fleet Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color was built for the long haul. Your vehicle served as a workhorse during the year 2000, and this shade was chosen for resilience. It is a neutral, mid-tone gray that acts as a functional canvas for utility equipment. Because it belongs to the basecoat family, it was designed to be covered by a clear layer to protect it from the sun and road salt. It lacks the sparkle of modern paints, but it excels at hiding the layer of dust that comes from a productive day on the road.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearl particles buried in the pigment. While this makes matching the color simple, it requires a steady hand during application. Solid colors show every ripple and heavy spot because there is no shimmer to distract the eye. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, you will see a dark pool effect. The benefit is that you won't have to worry about the orientation of the paint particles; the color in the container matches the color on the panel.

Best Practices

Look for the identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb or the underside of the hood. Before you spray or dab Fleet Gray (check for code C5Y), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy pigments are integrated. Test the color on the included card to confirm the match against your existing finish. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the surface cool. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the paint lays down in thin layers. Give each coat plenty of drying time to prevent sags or runs. If you are using a pen, use short, light strokes rather than one long smear.