Newmar Anthracite (PPG 4897) (48977) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your motorhome comes from an era where Newmar redefined what a luxury coach looked like on the road. This shade is a deep, architectural charcoal that served as the backbone for those iconic swooping graphics on the Dutch Star and Mountain Aire models. Since your rig has likely spent years traveling from coast to coast, this color has proven its worth by hiding road film and diesel soot better than lighter silvers. It gives your coach a grounded, heavy presence that still looks modern decades after it left the factory.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to create depth and reflect the sun. Because these flakes are suspended in the liquid, they are prone to "mottling" if you aren't careful. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metal particles will bunch together and make the repair look like a dark, muddy bruise. Thin, even layers are the only way to keep the sparkle consistent with the rest of the panel. Since you are likely working in a driveway or a shade, keep an eye on the temperature; heat will make the flakes stand up vertically, changing how the color catches the light.

Best Practices

You can usually find your specific paint info on the build sheet posted inside a kitchen cabinet door or on the wall behind the driver's seat. Before you spray or dab Newmar Anthracite (PPG 4897) (check for code 48977), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those metallic flakes are heavy and sink to the bottom of the container quickly. Test the color on the included card to verify the shade before you touch the coach. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Allow plenty of drying time between light coats to ensure the finish builds up properly without sagging.