36395 - Silver Fleet Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your vehicle likely spent its life working hard, it is no surprise it wears this dependable silver. PPG Paints kept this color in their rotation from the mid-sixties right through the turn of the millennium because it is the ultimate utility shade. It is a no-nonsense color that handles the transition from sunlight to shade without drawing too much attention to itself. It covers well and provides a clean, professional appearance that resists the yellowing often seen in older whites.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it is packed with tiny flakes that provide that signature shimmer. Metallics are excellent for hiding road dust, but they require a steady hand. If you stay in one spot too long, the flakes will bunch up and create dark, shadowy patches. This mottling effect happens when the paint stays wet for too long in one area, allowing the heavy silver particles to settle unevenly. Light layers are the key to keeping the metal particles suspended where they belong.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Silver (check for code 36395), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those metallic flakes are heavy and like to settle at the bottom. You can usually find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb or tucked away in the glovebox. Test the color on the included card to see how it matches the current state of your finish. Keep the container moving across the surface in light strokes and respect the drying time between layers to prevent the silver from sagging or looking muddy.