Fleetwood Chamois (2923-DAU) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a quintessential relic of mid-eighties travel culture. Since your motorhome has likely been on the road for decades, you know that this tan serves a specific purpose beyond just looking period-correct. It is an earth tone designed to hide the dust of the highway and the grit of the campsite. It gives your rig a rugged, capable appearance that feels right at home in a national park or a desert pull-off. It is a humble, hardworking color that defined the 1986 model year.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it contains no metallic flakes or pearl additives. The lack of sparkle makes it much easier to match than more complex modern paints, but it does come with a specific warning. Because your 1986 finish has likely oxidized over the years, the paint in your hand might look darker than the current color of your motorhome. Solid tans are notorious for fading into a chalky white over time. To get the best result, you should buff the area around the scratch to remove that dead layer of paint before you begin your repair.

Best Practices

Finding the data tag on these older rigs can be a scavenger hunt, but you should check the inside of the wardrobe closet door or the wall plate next to the driver's seat. Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Chamois (check for code 2923-DAU), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get the pigments moving. Test the color on the included card to see how it sits against your specific level of road wear. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to ensure an even coat and allow plenty of drying time between layers. If you are working outside, make sure you stay in the shade so the sun does not dry the paint too quickly.