COLOR CODE761044K - Butterscotch MetallicFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color served as the backbone of the American workforce for over three decades. It is a warm, hardworking earth tone that graced everything from delivery vans to utility trucks between 1966 and 2000. It was designed to look professional even when covered in a light layer of dust, making it the ultimate practical choice for vehicles that actually had to earn a living. Because your vehicle has likely spent years out in the sun or on the job site, the original finish has probably matured, so your touch-up will be restoring a bit of that classic, industrious glow.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a metallic finish, which means there are tiny particles of flake suspended in the paint. These flakes are what give the color its depth, but they are also heavy and prone to sinking. If you do not mix the paint thoroughly, you will end up with a flat, muddy brown that lacks the golden shimmer of the original. There is also a risk of mottling, which happens when the flakes cluster together and create dark, tiger-like stripes. This is why maintaining a steady hand and a consistent flow is vital to getting the repair to blend with the surrounding panels.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Butterscotch Metallic (check for code 761044K), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this paint code on a service identification sticker inside your glove box or located on the driver-side door jamb. To prevent the metallic flakes from bunching up, keep the container moving at a constant speed and maintain a uniform spray distance. Never skip the step of using the nozzle or brush to test the color on the included card first. Once you are satisfied with the match, apply your layers in the shade of your garage and allow plenty of drying time between coats to ensure the metallic particles settle into a smooth, even finish.