Freightliner Dark Blue (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (LO348EB) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Freightliner trucks are the backbone of the road, and this specific shade of dark blue brings a level of authority and professional polish to any rig. Because this color was primarily seen around 2006, your truck has likely spent years enduring salt, sun, and road debris. This blue is deep and hides road grime better than a lighter shade, but it still demands a clean surface to look its best. It is a heavy-duty color for a heavy-duty machine, designed to look just as good at a rest stop as it does under the lights of a loading dock.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, meaning it is packed with tiny flakes that reflect light to give the paint its characteristic depth. Metallic paints are more temperamental than solid colors because those flakes need to settle evenly. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch together and create dark, blotchy patches or visible stripes. To get that uniform, factory-correct look, you need to focus on even coverage. If the flakes don't lay flat, the color will look different from different angles, which is why consistent movement is the secret to a professional repair.

Best Practices

You can typically find the paint information on a white sticker located inside the driver's side door frame or occasionally printed on the back of the sun visor. Before you spray or dab Freightliner Dark Blue (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code LO348EB), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Since this is a catalyzed product, that mixing process is vital to ensure the hardener and the pigment bond correctly. Test the color on the included card to verify the match against your current paint fade. When you start, keep the container moving and apply several thin layers rather than one thick coat. Give the paint plenty of drying time between applications to prevent sagging and ensure the metallic flakes stay exactly where they belong.