Winnebago Bright Platinum Silver (CDI-48823) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade defined the era of full-body paint for the mid-2000s Winnebago lineup. It transformed large motorhomes into sleek, automotive-inspired coaches that looked more like private jets than campers. Because it was used across almost all models from 2004 to 2007, it is one of the most recognizable silvers on the road. It is a highly practical choice for a traveler because the neutral tone masks road dust and dried rain spots that usually plague darker coaches. While it looks sharp under the sun, remember that silver pigments can fade at different rates if your coach spent years parked with one side facing the desert heat.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny aluminum flakes that provide its signature glow. Metallic paints are notoriously picky. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and cluster, creating dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. Before you spray or dab Winnebago Bright Platinum Silver (check for code CDI-48823), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. This ensures the heavy metallic particles are suspended in the liquid rather than sitting at the bottom of the tube.

Best Practices

To find your official confirmation, look for the Motor Home Component Information Sheet inside your black InfoCase or check the Service Parts Identification label near the driver's seat or inside a wardrobe closet door. When you are ready to work, move your coach into a garage or the shade; hot fiberglass will dry the paint too fast and leave a rough texture. Test the color on the included card to check your technique first. If you are using a spray can, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes to prevent the silver from striping. If you use a pen, apply thin layers and let each one reach its full drying time before adding more.