COLOR CODE2931K - RedFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the industrial heartbeat of the American road. Between 1966 and 2000, it served as the standard-bearer for thousands of work trucks and commercial vehicles that needed to be seen from across a job site. It is a no-nonsense, high-visibility basecoat red that defines the era of utility. Since your vehicle has likely been in service for quite a while, you are working with a shade that was built for durability and presence rather than subtle flair.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning it contains no metallic flakes or pearls to complicate the repair. The benefit of a solid color is that you do not have to worry about the orientation of flakes or any uneven mottling across the panel. However, red is a pigment that is sensitive to the sun. Over decades of use, your original paint may have oxidized or faded slightly, which means the fresh repair might appear deeper and more saturated than the weathered panels surrounding it.

Best Practices

You can typically find your identification sticker tucked inside the glove box or along the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Fleet Red (check for code 2931K), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card to confirm it matches the current state of your vehicle. When you begin, keep the container moving to ensure the paint stays level and avoid heavy coats that might run. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers while working in your garage or in the shade to keep the surface cool.