DUHS35830 - Quicksilver Fleet Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your vehicle has been on the road since the turn of the millennium, it carries a color designed for the long haul. This shade is a workhorse silver that was born for utility and endurance. It provides a clean, professional appearance that excels at hiding road grime and dust, making it the ideal choice for fleet vehicles that don't have the luxury of a daily wash. It has a bright, industrial character that mimics the look of raw aluminum, giving your repair a sturdy, metallic presence.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the secret is in the flakes. Metallic silvers are notorious for a phenomenon called mottling, where the tiny particles bunch together and create dark, cloudy spots. This happens if the paint stays wet for too long or goes on too heavy. Because the flakes need to stand up and catch the light evenly, you have to be careful about your layering. If you get impatient and rush the process, you'll end up with a finish that looks blotchy instead of like smooth metal.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Quicksilver (check for code DUHS35830), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those metallic flakes are heavy and settle at the bottom of the container; if you don't mix them thoroughly, your repair will look like a dull grey rather than a metallic silver. You can typically find your identification plate on the driver's side door jamb or tucked inside the glove box. Always test the color on the included card before touching your actual paint. When you start the repair in your garage or the shade, keep the container moving at a steady pace. Use several light layers rather than one heavy coat, and give each layer enough drying time so the flakes can set exactly where they land.