Fleetwood Burnished Gold Metallic (U7-60054) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your motorhome has been on the road for any length of time, you already know that gold is the ultimate road-trip color. It masks the fine highway dust and desert sand that would make a darker coach look neglected after only a few miles. This specific shade is a staple of the luxury RV world, providing a warm, high-end glow that looks just as good in a shaded forest campsite as it does under the bright sun of a desert highway. It is a mature, practical color that holds its value and its appearance over the long haul.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Burnished Gold Metallic (check for code U7-60054), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a metallic finish, which means the look comes from tiny flakes suspended in the liquid. If those flakes do not distribute evenly, you will end up with mottling-which looks like dark, muddy splotches or stripes in your finish. Because these flakes are heavier than the pigment, they like to settle at the bottom of the container. A good, vigorous shake is the only way to ensure the gold stays bright and consistent across the repair area.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on a printed sheet inside the bedroom wardrobe closet door or tucked into the driver's side door frame. Because the surface area on a motorhome is so large, the light hits it from many angles, making an exact match vital. Test the color on the included card in the same light where you plan to work. To get the best results in your garage or under the shade, keep the container moving to prevent the metallic flakes from pooling in one spot. Apply the paint in thin, even layers and allow plenty of drying time between each pass to build up the depth of the gold.