Fleetwood Gray (45788) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential road-warrior color from the early nineties. Since your motorhome has likely logged thousands of miles across the country, this gray has probably become a trusted friend that hides road salt and highway dust better than the brighter whites of that era. It provides a grounded, utilitarian aesthetic that was standard for the trim and lower panels of Fleetwood coaches during the 1991 and 1992 model years. Because your vehicle has been exposed to the sun for over thirty years, the original finish has almost certainly shifted slightly, so keep that in mind as you begin your touch-up.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is excellent news for your project. Unlike the metallic or pearl paints that were complex to match, a solid gray is much more forgiving to apply because you do not have to worry about the orientation of tiny metal flakes. The main challenge here is the depth of the color; if you apply it too heavily in one spot, the new paint can appear darker than the surrounding area. Since the paint on your coach has weathered the elements for decades, focusing on thin, light layers will help the new pigment sit naturally against the aged surface without creating a hard, noticeable line.

Best Practices

To confirm your match, look for a data sticker inside your driver's door jamb or tucked away on the build sheet inside a kitchen cabinet or the bedroom closet. Before you spray or dab Fleetwood Gray (check for code 45788), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to make sure the pigment is fully incorporated. Test the color on the included card first to see how it looks against your specific panel in natural light. When you are ready to start in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving at all times to ensure an even flow. Give the paint adequate drying time between layers to prevent any sagging or runs on those large vertical motorhome surfaces.