Peterbilt Plum Crazy (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (838399EY) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not a color for a truck that wants to blend into the highway. Inspired by the classic muscle car era, this deep, aggressive purple was a standout choice for custom orders across all models in 2021. Whether it is on a long-hood 389 or a modern 579, the color is rich and carries a heavy presence that changes character depending on the light. It is a bold statement of ownership that honors the high-performance history of the open road.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a high-metallic finish that features coarse aluminum flakes. These flakes are heavy, which makes the paint temperamental. If you apply the paint too thick or hold your hand still for even a second, those metallics will float and clump together. This causes mottling, which looks like dark, splotchy shadows or "tiger stripes" across the surface. Because the metal particles are so large, they also sink quickly, meaning the color you get at the start of the job might not match what comes out at the end if you aren't diligent.

Best Practices

Locate your paint code on the driver's side door frame or inside the glove box. Before you spray or dab Peterbilt Plum Crazy (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code 838399EY), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a catalyzed product, so once it is activated, your window of time is ticking. To keep those heavy flakes from bunching up, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes. Test the color on the included card to ensure the metallic flow is even before you move to the cab. If the color looks too dark, you likely need to shake it more to get those aluminum flakes off the bottom.