1993 Fleetwood Background Info
The 1993 Fleetwood Vibe
In 1993, Fleetwood was the undisputed heavyweight champion of the interstate. If you were piloting a Fleetwood Motorhome back then, you weren't just "camping"-you were captaining a mobile estate. This was the era of the sophisticated grayscale; we've focused our collection on the survivors of that refined '90s palette. We're talking about the dignified tones that made these rigs look like corporate jets on wheels, specifically the legendary Heather Firemist and the workhorse Smoke Gray Metallic. These weren't the loud, neon colors of the late '80s; they were built for the long haul.
Paint Health Check
Now, let's talk reality. Your '93 is sitting right in the middle of what we call The Peeling Era. By this time, the industry had moved fully into the basecoat/clearcoat system to achieve those deep metallics you see in Slate Gray or Med Smoke Metallic. The problem? The early UV inhibitors in those clear coats weren't ready for thirty years of sun-baked rest stops. If your Fleetwood has "the flake"-that ugly delamination where the clear coat lifts off like a bad sunburn-you're dealing with a classic case of clear coat failure. Once that clear bond breaks, the basecoat underneath is defenseless against the elements.
Restoration Tip
Listen to me: Seal your chips immediately before the clear starts to lift. The second air and moisture get under a rock chip, they start a mutiny that ends with the clear coat peeling off in sheets. If you're already seeing some lifting on the roof radius or the front cap, don't just spray over the loose stuff. You need to gently feather those peeling edges down with a fine-grit sandpaper until you have a solid, hard edge. If you don't stop the "creep" of the delamination before you apply your touch-up, you're just putting a bandage on a sinking ship. Build your layers slowly, and make sure that seal is airtight.