2016 Freightliner M2 106 Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Keeping your 2016 Freightliner M2 106 looking sharp is important for your business image and fleet value. Whether you are fixing minor rock chips from the highway or performing a larger panel repair, getting the exact paint match is critical. Below is your comprehensive guide to the 2016 Freightliner M2 106 paint codes, where to find them, and how to execute a professional-grade touch-up.

Quick reference

Commercial trucks like the Freightliner M2 106 are often ordered in custom fleet colors, meaning there are hundreds of potential codes. However, Freightliner offered a standard palette of highly popular factory colors for the 2016 model year. Here are the most common colors you will encounter:

Color Name	Paint Code	Type
Freightliner White (Winter White)	L0006	Solid
Black	L0001	Solid
Viper Red	L0794	Solid
School Bus Yellow	L0180	Solid
Omaha Orange	L0326	Solid
Bright Blue	L0231	Solid
Silver Metallic	L0048	Metallic
Dark Green	L0431	Solid
Swift White	021431	Solid
Gunmetal Gray	L0029	Metallic

Note: Because commercial trucks frequently utilize custom fleet colors, we highly recommend confirming your specific paint code via your VIN at a Freightliner dealer or a professional paint supplier if your truck's color is not listed above.

Where to find your paint code

Locating the paint code on a 2016 Freightliner M2 106 is usually a straightforward process. Freightliner places the vehicle identification and paint information on specific labels inside the cab.

To find your code, open the driver’s side door and inspect the B-pillar (the vertical metal post where the door latches) and the edge of the door itself. You are looking for the manufacturer's Service Parts Identification sticker or the main VIN plate. The paint code is typically listed under the heading "Paint" or "Color."

If the sticker is worn off, faded, or missing, you can always call a local Freightliner dealership parts department. Simply provide them with your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and they can pull the exact factory build sheet, including your precise paint code.

Best touch-up paint sources

When it comes to commercial truck touch-ups, durability and color accuracy are essential. Here are the best sources for finding matching paint for your M2 106:

• Dealership: Your local Freightliner dealer is the safest bet for exact matches, especially for standard colors like Winter White (L0006). They sell small touch-up pens and aerosol cans.
• AutomotiveTouchup: This is an excellent online vendor that mixes paint to order based on your factory code. They offer paint pens, 2-ounce bottles with brushes, aerosol spray cans, and even ready-to-spray pints and quarts for spray guns.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Great for custom fleet colors, Tcoat can mix precise touch-up kits that include primer, base coat, and clear coat tailored specifically to your truck.
• Dupli-Color: While they cater more to passenger vehicles, Dupli-Color offers "Exact-Match" universal fleet colors (like basic gloss black and universal white) in aerosol cans that can work for quick, less noticeable repairs on commercial trucks.

How to use touch-up paint

For a durable, professional-looking repair that withstands harsh highway conditions, follow these steps:

1. Clean: Wash the damaged area thoroughly with soap and water. Once dry, wipe the area with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol to ensure no contaminants prevent the paint from adhering.
2. Primer: If the scratch or chip goes down to bare metal or fiberglass, apply a light coat of automotive primer. Let it dry completely (usually 20–30 minutes) before proceeding.
3. Base Coat: Shake your touch-up paint well. Apply the color base coat in thin, even layers. If using a brush or pen, dab the paint into the chip rather than brushing it on. Allow 15–20 minutes of drying time between each coat. Repeat until the color covers the primer entirely.
4. Clear Coat: Once the final base coat is dry to the touch (wait at least 30 minutes), apply the clear coat. The clear coat provides the gloss and seals the repair against weather and road salt. Apply 2-3 thin coats, allowing drying time in between.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

While most Freightliner M2 106 trucks feature solid colors for easy fleet maintenance, some owner-operators opt for metallic or pearl finishes.

If your truck has a metallic or pearl paint job, be aware that the metallic flakes must lay flat to reflect light correctly. When using a touch-up pen or brush on a metallic color, the flakes tend to group together, making the touch-up appear slightly darker than the surrounding area. For the best results on metallics, use an aerosol spray can or an airbrush, which atomizes the paint and allows the metallic flakes to distribute evenly.

For tri-coat pearl finishes (which require a solid base, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a clear coat), you must apply the layers in the correct order. Practice on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard first to determine how many passes of the pearl mid-coat are required to match the factory depth and shine.

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