COLOR CODE761037K - CharcoalRV-Other Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your National coach was designed to look like a rolling fortress, and this deep, industrial grey is the reason why. Between 2006 and 2012, this shade was the anchor for some of the most sophisticated full-body paint schemes on the road. Since your rig has likely spent a decade or more chasing the sun, you might notice the original finish has matured, but this color remains remarkably good at hiding the inevitable road grime and dust that comes with cross-country travel. It gives the coach a grounded, heavy-metal presence that makes modern, lighter units look a bit flimsy in comparison.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it is packed with tiny flakes that provide that signature depth. You need to be careful here because metallic paint is temperamental. If the flakes aren't distributed evenly, you end up with "mottling"-dark, cloudy patches where the metal bits bunched up together. It is not just about the color; it is about how the light hits those particles. If you apply it too thick or too fast, the repair will look like a dull smudge instead of a shimmering part of the bodywork.

Best Practices

You can usually find your specific paint data sheet taped inside a bedroom wardrobe door or tucked into one of the kitchen cabinets. Before you spray or dab RV-Other Charcoal (check for code 761037K), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up those heavy metallic flakes that love to settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to see how the shimmer lays down before you touch the actual coach. When you start the repair, keep the container moving and apply the paint in very thin, light layers. This allows the flakes to stand up properly and catch the light, rather than drowning in a pool of wet pigment. Give the area plenty of drying time between each pass to ensure the finish stays crisp in the shade of your garage.