COLOR CODEFLNA93450 - Dark CharcoalForest-River Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the architectural foundation of the modern motorhome. Since Forest-River started using it back in 2015, it has become the go-to choice for grounding those massive exterior paint schemes. It provides the weight and presence of black without the headache of showing every single water spot. Because your motorhome faces intense sun and road debris, this charcoal is designed to be tough, though you might notice the original finish has softened slightly compared to the fresh pigment in your hands.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish. Dark charcoals are notoriously tricky because the heavy silver flakes like to settle at the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will "mottle," creating dark, blotchy patches that look uneven. To prevent this, you must maintain a consistent spray distance and keep the container moving at all times. This ensures the metallic particles lay flat and reflect light the same way as the factory finish.

Best Practices

Finding the documentation for these rigs can be a hunt. Look for a build sheet or a small sticker inside your kitchen cabinet doors or on the wall of the bedroom closet. Before you spray or dab Forest-River Dark Charcoal (check for code FLNA93450), shake the container for at least sixty seconds to wake up the metallic flakes. Test the color on the included card to verify the flake density matches your specific panel. Work in the shade, and allow plenty of drying time between light coats to build the depth properly.