804298 - Cocoa Brown Fleetwood Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the heavyweight champion of earth tones for the modern nomad. Since 2015, this shade has anchored the full-body paint schemes of the biggest rigs on the road, from the Bounder to the Discovery. It is a sophisticated, deep chocolate that feels expensive and looks even better when the sun hits those large side panels. Because your Motorhome lives its life outdoors, this color is a strategic masterpiece. It hides road film and dust better than almost any other dark shade, keeping your coach looking clean long after you have left the campground.

Technical Details

This is not a simple solid color. It contains a fine metallic flake that gives the finish its depth and prevents it from looking like flat mud. The presence of these tiny particles means you have to be careful during application. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and cluster, creating dark patches or stripes known as mottling. To keep the finish even, you need to ensure the metallic bits stay suspended in the liquid so they lay down flat and reflect light uniformly across the repair area.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Cocoa Brown (check for code 804298), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is non-negotiable for a metallic shade; those flakes settle at the bottom of the container and need to be fully integrated. You can usually find your paint data sheet on the "Finish Standards" sticker inside a bedroom wardrobe door or near the driver's area. When you are ready to work, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes to avoid puddling. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic flake settles before you commit to the body of your coach. If you are working in a Garage or under some Shade, make sure you have enough light to see the flake orientation as it dries. Use thin layers and allow plenty of drying time between them to build the color properly.