COLOR CODERM008 - Wine MetallicFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Fleet Wine Metallic is a deep, professional burgundy that saw thirty-four years of service across countless commercial vehicles and service trucks. It is a workhorse of a color, designed to look dignified and expensive while quietly hiding the dust and grime of a long day on the road. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for quite some time, you will appreciate how this shade maintains its visual depth even under less-than-ideal lighting. It is a classic basecoat choice that survived the shift from the chrome-heavy sixties into the aerodynamic turn of the millennium because the rich, wine-inspired hue never goes out of style.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the liquid is filled with tiny flakes that provide that signature shimmer. The main challenge with a metallic like this is avoiding mottling, which looks like dark, uneven patches or stripes in the final finish. This happens when the flakes cluster together rather than laying flat on the surface. Because the wine-red pigments are so deep, any inconsistency in the flake distribution will show up as a shadow or a bruise on your repair. Consistency is the primary goal here to ensure the light reflects back at the same angle across the entire repair area.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint identification sticker inside the driver-side door jamb or attached to the inside of the glovebox door. Before you spray or dab Fleet Wine Metallic (check for code RM008), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those heavy metallic flakes are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow and flake density. When you move to the actual repair, keep the container moving in steady passes to prevent the metallic particles from pooling in one spot. Give the surface ample drying time between each layer to build a finish that looks like it came straight from the factory.