Oriental Blue Green Metallic (GM101) Touch-Up Paint for Fleet

The Look

This color is a marathon runner in the automotive world, remaining a staple for fleet vehicles from the mid-sixties through the end of the millennium. It sits in that nostalgic space between a deep teal and a professional aquatic blue. Because your vehicle has likely spent decades on the road, the original finish has probably transitioned from a high-gloss luster to a more muted, seasoned appearance. It is a practical choice that masks road dust and grime much better than a standard solid black or navy, making it an ideal candidate for a refresh that honors its long-standing history.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish, which means the final look depends on how the tiny flakes inside the liquid settle on your panel. If you apply the paint too heavily, the flakes will sink and create dark, muddy patches. If you apply it too lightly, you risk a dry, sandpaper-like texture that lacks depth. You want to achieve a balanced layer so the metallic particles sit flat and reflect light evenly. Without that consistency, you will see stripes or spots where the color appears to shift, a common issue known as mottling that ruins the illusion of a factory finish.

Best Practices

You can typically find your paint code on the service identification sticker located inside the glove box or on the driver side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Fleet Oriental Blue Green Metallic (check for code GM101), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those metallic flakes are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to verify the match against your specific vehicle age and fade. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to maintain a uniform flow across the repair area. Work in the shade to allow for a natural drying time between layers, which prevents the paint from trapping solvent and becoming hazy.