Light Blue Metallic (DBC15612) Touch-Up Paint for Fleet

The Look

This color is a true workhorse of the industrial world, having spent over three decades as a staple in the PPG Paints commercial catalog. It is a functional, mid-tone blue that was designed to look professional on service trucks and delivery vans from the mid-sixties all the way through the turn of the millennium. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for quite some time, the original finish might have some oxidation or fading. This shade is excellent at revitalizing that utility look, giving older metal a clean, uniform appearance that hides road grime better than a flat solid would.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish, which means the paint is loaded with tiny aluminum flakes that provide that signature shimmer. While these flakes help mask small dings and surface imperfections, they can be temperamental during application. If the paint goes on too heavy or unevenly, those flakes tend to clump together. This creates a blotchy, uneven look known as mottling. To get a factory-quality finish, you need to ensure the flakes lay down flat and spread out across the surface rather than bunching up in dark streaks.

Best Practices

Before you apply Fleet Light Blue Metallic (check for code DBC15612), you must shake the container vigorously for at least one full minute to redistribute the metallic particles. On most older utility vehicles and trucks, you can find the paint identification on a sticker inside the glovebox or attached to the driver-side door jamb. Before touching your vehicle, test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current paint. When you start, keep the container moving at a steady pace to avoid pooling. Allow enough drying time between layers so the metallic structure can set firmly before you add more depth.