Itasca Black Garnet Metallic (FLNA94144) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the definition of a "sleeper" shade. On a cloudy day or in the garage, it carries the heavy, authoritative weight of a standard black. But once you pull your coach into the direct sun, the hidden personality reveals itself. This is a deep, jewel-toned finish where dark red garnet flakes shimmer through the top layer, giving your 2013 model a sophisticated, multi-dimensional depth. It was designed to make these large vehicles look like high-end luxury coaches, and it still holds that premium "top-shelf" presence years later.

Technical Details

This is a complex metallic finish, which means the appearance of the repair depends entirely on how the flakes behave. Because those tiny garnet particles are heavier than the paint pigment, they naturally want to sink to the bottom of the container. If you don't mix them perfectly, the touch-up will look like a flat, muddy black instead of a sparkling garnet. Metallic paints are also sensitive to "mottling"-where the flakes bunch up and create dark streaks-so the way you move your hand is just as important as the paint itself.

Best Practices

Before you apply Itasca Black Garnet Metallic to your coach, verify that your service label matches code FLNA94144. You can typically find this code on the Motor Home Component Information Sheet located inside your interior wardrobe closet or on the door frame near the driver's seat. Shake your container for at least sixty seconds to get those metallic flakes suspended in the mix. Always test the color on the included card first to ensure the garnet-to-black ratio is correct. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the flakes lay down flat and even for a professional-looking finish.