COLOR CODE751049K - Panama Beige MetallicFleetwood Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the silent hero of the open road. For over two decades, it has served as a staple for the Fleetwood Motorhome lineup because it understands the reality of travel. It is a warm, sandy neutral that does a heavy lift by hiding the dust of the Mojave or the salt of the coast. While solid tans can look flat and utilitarian, the metallic depth here gives your coach a high-end, architectural feel. It ages gracefully, resisting the dated look that often plagues lighter RV finishes, and it keeps your exterior looking tidy even when you are three states away from the nearest wash station.

Technical Details

Since this is a metallic finish, you are dealing with a suspension of tiny light-reflecting flakes. These flakes are what give the paint its shimmer, but they can be temperamental. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will cluster and create dark, blotchy patches called mottling. You want the finish to look uniform so the light bounces off the surface evenly. The benefit of this metallic structure is its ability to mask minor surface scratches that would be glaringly obvious on a flat white or black. It is a forgiving color to work with, provided you maintain a consistent flow.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on a data sticker located inside the bedroom wardrobe closet or on the wall panel behind the driver's seat. Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Panama Beige Metallic (check for code 751049K), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds. Those heavy metallic flakes settle at the bottom and need to be fully suspended to get a color match. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes lay down before moving to your coach. Work in the shade to keep your drying time predictable and keep the container moving to avoid any build-up that might lead to streaks.