Forest-River Black (TS 40888) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Forest River used this specific black to anchor the premium full-body paint schemes on their motorhome lineup between 2013 and 2016. On a vehicle as large as a Georgetown or a Berkshire, a standard flat black can look heavy or industrial. This version was designed to break up the visual bulk of the coach, providing a deep backdrop for the sweeping graphics common in that era. Since your motorhome has lived outdoors for several seasons, the finish has likely faced significant UV exposure and road grit, making a fresh touch-up essential to keep the fiberglass protected and sleek.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Forest-River Black (check for code TS 40888), you need to account for its metallic properties. This is not a simple solid pigment; it contains fine metallic flakes that give the paint its depth. The challenge with any metallic finish is mottling, where the flakes cluster together and create dark, uneven patches. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallics will sink and shift, leaving a repair that looks like a smudge rather than a crisp match.

Best Practices

Locating your paint code on a motorhome is often a hunt. Start by checking the weight capacity label inside the driver's door jamb, but if it is not there, look for a printed sheet taped to the inside of a kitchen cabinet or the bedroom closet door. Because the metallic flakes are heavy, they will settle at the bottom of the container. You must shake the container for two full minutes to get the mixture uniform. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade aligns with your weathered finish. When you start the repair, keep the container moving at all times to avoid pooling. Always work in the shade, as a sun-baked fiberglass panel will shorten the drying time and prevent the paint from leveling out flat.