COLOR CODE756909K - GrayFleetwood Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color served as a staple for the Fleetwood motorhome lineup during a golden era of full-body paint designs. If you own a rig from the mid-2000s to the early 2010s, you likely see this shade anchoring those sweeping, multi-tone graphics on the side of your coach. It is a mature, architectural gray that was designed to look expensive while hiding the inevitable road grime that comes with cross-country travel. Because your motorhome has likely spent years parked in the sun or cruising the highway, the existing finish might have shifted slightly from its original factory tone, so keep that in mind as you begin your repair.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to catch the light and give the large panels of your vehicle some much-needed depth. Metallics are excellent for hiding small imperfections, but they require a steady hand during application. If the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, those flakes will cluster together and create a blotchy, dark effect known as mottling. To avoid this, you want to ensure the flakes lay down evenly across the surface so the light hits them at the same angle as the rest of your exterior.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Gray (check for code 756909K), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the most important step for a metallic color because the heavy flakes like to settle at the bottom of the container. If you are hunting for your code to verify the match, look for a printed placard inside your bedroom wardrobe, on the back of a kitchen cabinet door, or even on the side of the driver seat pedestal. When you are ready to work, move your project into the garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. Test the color on the included card first to see how it reacts to your technique. When you move to the actual repair, keep the container moving at a consistent speed and distance to ensure the finish remains uniform and free of stripes.