COLOR CODE49701 - Topaz Metallic (PPG 4898)Newmar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your motorhome carries a lot of real estate, and this warm gold-champagne hue provides a dignified presence on the road. Since Newmar began prioritizing full-body paint in the late nineties, this specific shade has become a staple for iconic coaches like the Dutch Star and Mountain Aire. It manages to look expensive while hiding the inevitable road dust from a cross-country trip across the Southwest. It is a mature, sophisticated choice that avoids the flashy trends of brighter silvers, opting instead for a glow that feels right at home in a high-end RV park.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means its beauty comes from thousands of tiny flakes suspended in the liquid. Before you spray or dab Newmar Topaz Metallic (PPG 4898) (check for code 49701), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. If you skip this, those flakes stay at the bottom, and your touch-up will look like a flat, muddy brown instead of a shimmering topaz. Metallics are sensitive to application thickness; if the paint goes on too heavy, the flakes will sink into the finish, causing the repaired area to look much darker than the rest of the coach.

Best Practices

Newmar often hides the master paint code sheet inside a kitchen cabinet door or on the wall of the master wardrobe. Once you have located it and confirmed the match, work in a garage or the shade to keep the surface cool. Test the color on the included card first to ensure the flake distribution looks right under the light. Whether you are using a pen or a nozzle, keep the container moving to prevent the metallic particles from settling while you work. Apply several light layers and allow for plenty of drying time between each one to build a finish that matches the deep, factory-applied luster of your rig.