Forest-River Light Sand Gray (338196K) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since you are likely maintaining a massive home on wheels, you know that keeping it sharp is a full-time job. This color is a sophisticated neutral that bridges the gap between desert sand and river stone. It was a staple for motorhome full-body paint schemes between 2014 and 2016, providing a high-end look that hides highway dust better than almost any other shade. It is an honest, practical color that makes a large rig look grounded rather than like a giant white box, but it requires a bit of finesse to repair correctly.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, meaning it is packed with tiny flakes designed to catch the sun and provide depth. The metallic nature of the paint makes it much more complex than a standard solid color. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch up and create dark, blotchy patches. This "mottling" makes the repair look like a bruise on the side of your coach. To get it right, you have to focus on thin, even layers that allow the flakes to lay flat and reflect light uniformly.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Forest-River Light Sand Gray (check for code 338196K), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. On these motorhomes, your paint code is usually hidden on a build sheet sticker inside a kitchen cabinet door or tucked away in the bedroom wardrobe. Once you find it, test the color on the included card to ensure the metallic density matches. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the flakes from settling or pooling. If the color looks too dark, you are likely applying it too thick; keep your spray distance consistent and give the area plenty of drying time between light passes.