Freightliner Gold (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (P2587EB) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't the kind of gold you find in a jewelry box; it's a professional, industrious metallic that has defined the premium side of the Freightliner fleet for two decades. Whether your rig is a long-haul Cascadia or a medium-duty M2, this shade provides a level of sophistication that basic white just cannot match. Since your truck likely works for its living, you will appreciate how this color masks road dust and light grime, keeping the vehicle looking sharp even when you are behind schedule on a wash.

Technical Details

This finish relies on a heavy load of metallic flakes to catch the light and create depth. Because it is a metallic, you have to be careful about how those flakes land on the surface. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch together and make the repair look darker and muddier than the rest of the panel. Keeping a consistent spray distance and flow is the secret to getting that uniform look without the blotchiness that often plagues gold finishes. Before you spray or dab Freightliner Gold (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code P2587EB), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds to get those metal particles off the bottom and into the mix.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the vehicle identification sticker, usually located on the driver's side door jamb, the dash, or inside the glove box. When you are ready to begin, make sure you are working in a garage or the shade to prevent the sun from heating the metal surface. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your specific truck, as sun exposure can change the paint over the years. Once you start, keep the container moving across the repair area at all times to avoid puddles. Give the paint enough drying time between light coats rather than trying to reach full coverage in one go. Because this is a catalyzed product, the chemicals will begin to harden inside the container once you activate it, so plan to finish all your touch-up work in a single session.