2019 Peterbilt 579 Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

The 2019 Peterbilt 579 is a staple of the American highway, known for its aerodynamic styling, driver comfort, and premium finishes. Whether you are an owner-operator maintaining a single pride-and-joy rig or a fleet manager keeping a lineup of trucks looking sharp, finding the exact paint code for your 579 is essential for seamless repairs.

Because heavy-duty trucks are frequently ordered with custom fleet colors, the array of paint options on a Peterbilt is virtually endless. However, Paccar (Peterbilt’s parent company) offers several iconic standard factory colors. Below is a guide to the most common factory paint colors, where to find your truck's specific code, and how to successfully touch up rock chips and scratches.

Quick reference: Common 2019 Peterbilt 579 Colors

While thousands of custom fleet codes exist (usually sprayed in premium single-stage or base/clear polyurethane like Axalta Imron or PPG Delfleet), these are the most common standard factory colors you’ll find on a 2019 Peterbilt 579:

Note: Heavy-duty truck paint codes are often tied to specific paint manufacturers (Axalta, PPG, or Sherwin-Williams). If you are uncertain of your specific color, always confirm via your VIN at a Peterbilt dealership or commercial paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Unlike passenger cars that have standard standardized VIN sticker locations, commercial trucks can be a bit more varied. To find the paint code for your 2019 Peterbilt 579, check the following locations:

1. Driver’s Side Door Jamb: Look for the main vehicle identification label on the B-pillar or the door edge itself. The paint code is often printed near the bottom of this sticker.
2. Glove Box / Cab Storage: Many Peterbilts feature a paper or metal specification decal inside the glovebox or in a side storage compartment detailing the truck's build sheet, including the factory paint codes.
3. Sleeper Door Jamb: If your 579 is equipped with a sleeper, check the inner frame of the sleeper access doors.
4. Call the Dealer: Because fleets mix and match cab and chassis colors, the most foolproof method is to call a Peterbilt parts department with the last 8 digits of your VIN. They can pull the original build sheet and provide the exact cab, sleeper, and chassis paint codes.

Best touch-up paint sources

Because commercial trucks endure harsh conditions and thousands of highway miles, securing high-quality touch-up paint is crucial:

• Peterbilt Dealer: Your local Paccar/Peterbilt parts department is the best source for factory-matched touch-up pens and small spray cans, especially for proprietary frame and cab colors.
• AutomotiveTouchup: A highly reliable online vendor that can custom-mix aerosol cans, paint pens, and ready-to-spray pints based on your Peterbilt's specific paint code.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Great for commercial vehicles requiring heavy-duty polyurethane blends, Tcoat can provide custom-matched kits that withstand highway debris.
• Dupli-Color: While they cater mostly to passenger vehicles, Dupli-Color’s universal Gloss White and Gloss Black are often near-perfect matches for standard fleet white and black trucks.

How to use touch-up paint

For a durable repair that won't flake off after your next truck wash, follow these steps:

1. Clean: Thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and water. Follow up with a wax and grease remover (or rubbing alcohol) to ensure no diesel soot, road tar, or wax remains in the chip.
2. Primer: If the scratch or rock chip goes all the way down to the bare aluminum cab or steel frame, apply a light coat of self-etching primer. Let it dry completely.
3. Base Coat: Apply the color coat in thin, even layers. If using a paint pen, dab the paint into the chip rather than brushing it. Wait 10 to 15 minutes between coats until the color covers the primer.
4. Clear Coat: Once the base coat is dry (usually 30-60 minutes), apply the clear coat. The clear coat protects the repair from UV rays and harsh weather. Note: If your truck is painted in a single-stage urethane (common for fleet solids like white and red), a separate clear coat may not be necessary.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

If your Peterbilt features a premium metallic or pearl finish (like Viper Blue or Radiant Red), color matching requires a bit more finesse:

• Test First: Always test your custom-mixed paint on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard before applying it to your truck's hood or sleeper.
• Flake Orientation: Metallic paints contain tiny metal flakes. When using an aerosol can, keep your spray distance consistent (about 8-10 inches away). Spraying too close can cause the flakes to pool, making the patch look darker than the rest of the truck.
• Blend the Edges: For larger scratches, you may need to lightly wet-sand the edges of your repair with 2000-grit sandpaper and use a rubbing compound to blend the new clear coat into the old.

Maintaining the paint on your 2019 Peterbilt 579 not only preserves your company's professional image but also protects the cab and chassis from corrosion. For major body damage, fiberglass hood repairs, or full-cab repaints, find a trusted body shop on Repairius.