COLOR CODEDCC 191056 - Cobalt BlueFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color belongs to the era of trucks that earned their keep. As a staple for PPG Paints for over thirty years, it served as the uniform for service fleets and utility vehicles across the country. It is a deep, authoritative blue that looks professional and hides road grime better than lighter shades. Since your vehicle has been on the road for quite a while, you may notice the original finish has dulled or shifted. This paint brings back that heavy, industrial saturations that defined the workhorses of the late twentieth century.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. There is no metallic flake or pearl to worry about, which makes the repair process much more straightforward than modern three-stage paints. However, solid blues are honest and unforgiving. They show every swirl mark and surface scratch if the surface is not clean. The main challenge is achieving the right depth. If you apply the paint too thin, it will look translucent; if you go too heavy, you risk a textured finish. Keep your layers light and consistent to build a finish that looks like it came from the factory.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Cobalt Blue (check for code DCC 191056), you need to shake it for a full minute. Blue pigments are heavy and settle at the bottom of the container, so skip the shortcuts or the color will not match. You can usually find the paint code on the driver's door jamb sticker or inside the glovebox on the service identification plate. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade before touching the vehicle. When you start, keep the container moving to ensure an even flow and allow for plenty of drying time between coats while working in your garage or the shade.