RV-Other Grand-Design Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Grand Design decided to keep things sophisticated and woodsy with a tight palette of 3 recorded colors. They've leaned into the "modern lodge" aesthetic with Dark Green, Gray, and the metallic flair of Brushed Nickel. It's a selection that says, "I might be in the wilderness, but my trailer still matches the high-end kitchen I left behind."
What to Watch For
Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. On a Grand Design, this is usually hiding in plain sight. Check the inside of your kitchen cabinet doors or the entry door frame for a specification sticker. If it's not there, it might be tucked into your owner's manual folder.
In the real world, these rigs are giant magnets for road debris. Keep a close eye on your front cap; that's where the wind and rocks do their worst work. You might notice some "fading" on those darker colors or little white spots where rocks have punched through. Don't worry, it doesn't mean the sky is falling-it just means your RV has been places.
Driveway Repair Tip
When using a touch-up pen or brush, remember that gravity is your biggest rival on a vertical RV wall. If you're working with Brushed Nickel, shake that bottle like you're mixing a cocktail for at least 60 seconds. Metallics have heavy "sparkle" particles that like to nap at the bottom of the bottle; you need them awake and moving to get a match.
Instead of trying to fill a chip with one giant "glop" of paint, think in layers. Apply a thin coat, let it dry for 15 minutes, and come back for a second pass. Getting a perfect level surface requires patience, but it's much easier than trying to catch a run of wet paint halfway down your sidewall.
