COLOR CODE5296 - GreenFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Fleet Green is the heavy-duty uniform of the industrial world. It is a color that defined decades of service on delivery trucks and utility vehicles across the country. Since this shade was a staple for PPG Paints for over thirty years, it carries a sense of nostalgia for anyone who remembers the working landscape of the late 20th century. It does not demand attention with sparkle or shine; instead, it offers a functional, honest aesthetic that looks right at home on a vehicle that actually has work to do.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you are dealing with pure pigment without any metallic flakes or pearl additives. The benefit is a much simpler repair process because you do not have to worry about the orientation of tiny metal bits or "tiger stripes" appearing in the sun. However, solid colors are honest to a fault. They show every ripple and sand scratch in your bodywork. Because this green is deep and saturated, any uneven thickness in the application will be visible, so focus on maintaining a steady flow to get a level surface.

Best Practices

You will usually find the identification plate for this color on the driver's side door pillar or under the hood on the service tag. Before you spray or dab Fleet Green (check for code 5296), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute to wake up those heavy green pigments. Work in your garage or find a spot in the shade to keep the surface cool. Test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle to ensure the shade matches your existing aged paint. Keep the container moving at a constant speed to prevent the paint from pooling, and allow plenty of drying time between layers to ensure a hard, durable finish.