U7-58098 - Light Brown Fleetwood Touch Up Paint

The Look

This earthy tone is a relic of the late nineties, specifically designed to give your motorhome a grounded and rugged appearance. During 1999, this shade was a staple for the Fleetwood lineup, often paired with cream or gold accents to create a classic look for the open road. Since your motorhome has likely faced years of highway debris and sun exposure, the original finish might have shifted slightly from its factory state. This color is practical because it does a decent job of hiding road dust and desert sand, but it needs a careful touch to maintain that uniform, warm glow across the massive flat panels of your coach.

Technical Details

This specific finish contains fine metallic flakes that help it shimmer in the sun and hide minor surface imperfections. The downside to these flakes is their tendency to bunch up if you apply the paint too heavily in one spot. If the metallic particles don't lay down flat, you will see dark patches or stripes, known as mottling, which becomes very obvious on the large side-walls of an RV. To avoid this, you need to ensure the flakes stay suspended in the liquid so they land evenly on the surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Light Brown (check for code U7-58098), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this paint code on a sticker inside the driver-side door frame, but if it is not there, check the inside of a kitchen cabinet or the bedroom wardrobe door. Once you find the code and prepare the surface, test the color on the included card to verify the match. When you start the repair, work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from setting too fast. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure an even flow from the nozzle or brush. Between layers, allow enough drying time so the surface is no longer tacky before you add more pigment.