Freightliner Champagne (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (917790) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a veteran of the highway, having served as a mainstay for the Cascadia, Century Class, and M2 models for two decades. It is a sophisticated, warm metallic that sits perfectly between a toasted beige and a soft gold. Because your Freightliner is a workhorse, you probably appreciate how this shade manages to hide thousands of miles of road dust, salt, and grime. It gives the truck a professional, high-end appearance that stays looking clean far longer than a standard white or a deep black ever could.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, meaning the paint is packed with tiny flakes that provide its signature shimmer. These flakes are heavier than the paint itself and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint too heavily or unevenly, the metallic particles will bunch up and create dark, cloudy patches known as mottling. This can make the repair look like a series of stripes or shadows rather than a smooth surface. To get a consistent look, you have to be mindful of how the flakes settle as you work.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Freightliner Champagne (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code 917790), you need to shake it for a full sixty seconds to get those metallic flakes moving. You can typically find your paint code on the identification sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb, though on some newer models, you should check the passenger side. Always test the color on the included card to see how the metallic density looks against your truck. When you are ready to apply it in the shade, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes land evenly. Use several light layers and allow for plenty of drying time between them to build a finish that matches the rest of your rig.