COLOR CODE748550K - Garnet RedFleetwood Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a classic, deep jewel tone that defined the high-end look of 1996 motorhomes. Since your vehicle has been on the road for nearly three decades, you are dealing with a color that has likely matured under the sun. Red pigments are notorious for fading or shifting toward a flatter, chalkier appearance over time. When you apply this fresh paint, it might look slightly deeper or more vibrant than the surrounding area, but that is simply the original richness returning to the surface. It gives a motorhome a grounded, sophisticated presence that solid reds simply cannot match.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means your paint is filled with tiny flakes designed to reflect light and create visual depth. These flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container while it sits. If you do not mix them thoroughly, the color will look thin or uneven, a problem often called mottling where the finish appears striped or blotchy. Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Garnet Red (check for code 748550K), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds. This ensures the metallic particles are suspended properly so they land evenly on the surface rather than clumping into dark streaks.

Best Practices

Finding your paint info on a Fleetwood can feel like a treasure hunt, but you should start by looking for a data sticker inside a wardrobe closet door or on a plate located near the driver's seat. Once you are ready to work, move your project into a garage or the shade to keep the body of the motorhome cool to the touch. Test the color on the included card before touching the vehicle to ensure you are happy with how the metallic flakes are laying down. When applying, keep the container moving and use light, overlapping passes. If you try to cover a deep scratch in one heavy layer, the metallics will drown in the wet paint and lose their sparkle. Give it plenty of drying time between layers for the most professional result.