748548K - Dark Brown Fleetwood Touch Up Paint

The Look

This deep, earthy tone defined the era of full-body paint on premium motorhomes. It was a staple for grounding the complex swirling graphics on coaches like the Discovery and Bounder, providing a sense of weight and luxury. Since your motorhome has been navigating highways for over a decade, the finish has likely matured under the sun. It is a practical choice for long hauls because it masks road film and grime, though it will highlight light-colored scratches or stone chips that cut through to the primer.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish. The tiny flakes suspended in the paint are responsible for that rich glow when the sun hits the side of the coach. Metallics require a steady hand because the flakes are sensitive to how they are applied. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic particles will sink and create a dark, muddy patch that looks like a bruise. To get the best result, you want the flakes to lay flat and even. You need to keep the container moving to ensure the particles distribute across the surface rather than bunching up in a single heavy layer.

Best Practices

You can usually find your specific paint information on a data sticker located inside the bedroom wardrobe or near the driver's side door frame. Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Dark Brown (check for code 748548K), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds. This is a heavy-pigment color, and those metallic bits settle at the bottom of the container quickly. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes behave before you move to the actual repair. Work in the garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. Applying thin layers with plenty of drying time in between will prevent the paint from sagging and help the new finish blend into the original work.