L0817EB - Elite Green (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) Freightliner Touch Up Paint

The Look

Elite Green is not for the faint of heart. Since your Freightliner was built during that specific 2013 window, you are sporting a shade that was designed to be seen from a mile away on the interstate. It is a high-visibility, professional green that turned every model into a rolling billboard. Because it was only active for a single year, this color is a bit of a rarity on the used market. It is a bold statement of a color that says your truck is a tool, not a toy, and it demands to be kept in uniform condition.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is actually good news for your repair. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or creating dark spots if your angle is slightly off. However, solid colors are unforgiving when it comes to surface prep. Any deep scratch or gouge you do not sand down will show through this bright pigment like a sore thumb. Because this is a catalyzed product, you are working against a chemical clock. Once you activate the internal hardener, the paint begins to cure inside the container. You have a limited window to finish the job before the liquid turns into a brick.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on a silver or white sticker located on the driver's side door jamb or tucked away on the underside of the sun visor. Before you spray or dab Freightliner Elite Green (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code L0817EB), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the hardener and the green pigment are perfectly mixed. Test the color on the included card before you touch the truck to make sure the age of your original finish matches the new paint. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling, and give it plenty of drying time between your layers to avoid sags in the finish.