COLOR CODE38501A - Mid GreyFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This grey has served as the backbone of commercial and utility vehicles for over three decades. Because it was the standard choice for workhorse models from the mid-sixties through the turn of the millennium, it is a color that prioritizes function. It does not demand attention, but it holds a clean look even when the road gets messy. Since your vehicle has spent years in the elements, you will find this shade is remarkably forgiving when it comes to masking dust or light road grime. It provides a professional, uniform appearance that grounds the design of older trucks and utility beds.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish with no metallic flakes or pearls to complicate the match. While this means you avoid the risk of stripes or mottling, solid colors require a steady hand. If you apply the paint too thick, you might see ridges or a texture that differs from the factory surface. Since there is no flake to distract the eye, the smoothness of your work is what matters most. The benefit of this solid grey is its density; it covers well and provides a durable barrier against the environment.

Best Practices

You can find the paint information on the service sticker inside your glove box or on the driver side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Fleet Mid Grey (check for code 38501A), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds. This mixing is vital to get the pigment and binders to work together. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade against your panel. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to ensure an even coat. Use light layers rather than one heavy pass, and give each coat enough drying time to set before you add the next. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool while the paint bonds.