Yellow (DBC81510) Touch-Up Paint for Fleet

The Look

This isn't a color meant for the concourse; it's a color meant for the job site. Since your vehicle was likely built to work during that long stretch between 1966 and 2000, this shade was chosen for its high visibility and its ability to withstand the elements. It carries a heavy industrial history, serving as a standard for commercial projects that needed to be seen from a distance. Because this color was designed for utility, it does not hide road grime or grease particularly well, but it reflects light efficiently to keep the metal cooler during a long shift in the sun.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you will not find any metallic flakes or pearls hidden in the mix. Solid yellows are notorious for being transparent, so the color of your primer or the bare surface underneath will affect your final result. If you are covering a dark scratch or a grey patch, you may find that the yellow looks slightly off until you have applied enough thin layers to build up the opacity. The benefit of a solid color is that it is much easier to match than a metallic, as you do not have to worry about flakes laying down in different directions and creating dark spots or stripes.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb or occasionally printed on a plate inside the glove box. Before you spray or dab Fleet Yellow (check for code DBC81510), you need to shake the container for at least two full minutes because heavy yellow pigments love to settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to make sure the shade matches your weathered finish. When you start the repair in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer plenty of drying time so the finish sets hard and durable, just like the original factory coat.