COLOR CODE4274 - Anthracite Grey.Fleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the blue-collar king of charcoals. Since your vehicle belongs to the long-running era of PPG Paints reliability, you are working with a shade designed to look professional while hiding the sins of the road. It is a deep, moody grey that avoids looking like a flat primer by carrying just enough depth to catch the light. It has spent decades as the go-to choice for trucks and industrial gear because it strikes a balance between "executive" and "workhorse."

Technical Details

You are dealing with a metallic finish, which gives the color its sophisticated edge but requires a steady hand. The tiny flakes in the paint like to bunch up if you get too close or move too slowly, creating dark spots or "tiger stripes" that ruin the illusion of a factory finish. Because this is such a dark grey, any inconsistency in how the flakes lay down will show up under direct sunlight. The benefit is that once you get it right, the metallic depth does a great job of masking minor surface scratches that would be obvious on a solid color.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Anthracite Grey. (check for code 4274), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to get those heavy metallic pigments off the bottom of the reservoir. You can usually find your code stamped on a metal plate inside the door jamb or tucked away on the firewall under the hood. When you start, keep the container moving in fluid, overlapping passes to ensure the shimmer stays even. Always test the color on the included card first to make sure the pigment has fully mixed. If you are using a pen for a small chip, dab rather than wipe, and give it plenty of drying time before you think about adding a second layer.