Medium Blue (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (L0347EY) Touch-Up Paint for Freightliner

The Look

This isn't a color meant for a showroom floor; it's a color meant for the highway. Since your Freightliner has likely been working since 2014, this blue has seen its share of sun and road salt. It is a deep, professional shade that balances the line between a traditional fleet blue and something with a bit more personality. Because it was used across all models that year, it is a staple look that helps a big rig feel professional and cohesive rather than just industrial.

Technical Details

The "Effect" designation on this finish means you aren't dealing with a simple, flat solid blue. There are metallic particles in the mix that give the paint its depth and light-catching quality. This makes your repair a bit more technical than a standard white or black. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those metallic flakes will cluster together, creating dark spots or stripes known as mottling. It is much better to apply several light, even layers to ensure the metallic particles lay down uniformly across the panel.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the driver-side door jamb or on the vehicle certification label located near the door latch. Before you spray or dab Freightliner Medium Blue (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code L0347EY), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Because this is a catalyzed product, that mixing time is non-negotiable to ensure the hardener and pigment are totally integrated. Test the color on the included card before you touch the truck to make sure the match is right for your current level of paint fade. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to maintain a consistent flow, and work in your garage or a shaded area to control the drying time between coats.