COLOR CODE83784 - Limited Gold MetallicFleet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is not the kind of gold you find on a luxury sedan. This color was built for the long haul, serving as a staple in the PPG Paints fleet catalog for over three decades. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for a significant amount of time, you will notice this gold has an industrial, purposeful character. It provides a professional appearance that manages to be visible without being gaudy, making it a favorite for commercial equipment and heavy-duty trucks from the late sixties through the turn of the millennium.

Technical Details

This finish is a true metallic, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to catch the light and provide depth. Metallics require more attention than solid colors because those flakes are heavy and want to sink. If the paint is applied too thick or unevenly, the flakes will cluster together, creating dark spots or wavy lines known as mottling. To avoid a blotchy finish, you must focus on thin, even layers that allow the metallic particles to distribute themselves across the surface properly.

Best Practices

You can typically find the paint code for these vehicles on a sticker inside the glove box or on the driver side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Fleet Limited Gold Metallic (check for code 83784), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds. This ensures the metallic flakes are fully suspended in the paint rather than sitting at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card first to confirm the match against your current finish. When you are ready to work in your garage or the shade, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Allow for plenty of drying time between each light layer to ensure the gold sets with a uniform shimmer.