A worn, faded or rust-streaked paint job on a forklift or piece of construction equipment isn't just cosmetic — a factory-matched finish protects sheet metal from corrosion, UV breakdown and the wear that comes from years outdoors, and it's a fast way to hold onto resale value when a fleet unit changes hands. This guide covers how to identify the right OEM color for your equipment, tips for getting a clean finish with aerosol touch-up paint, and a color reference across the brands we get asked about most.
Equipment This Applies To
- Forklifts — cushion and pneumatic tire, electric and IC
- Aerial lifts — boom lifts, scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts
- Burden carriers and utility vehicles
- Sweepers and scrubbers
- Compact construction equipment — mini excavators, skid steers, compact wheel loaders
Aerosol Touch-Up Paint
We stock OEM-matched paint in aerosol spray cans — the right format for chips, scratches, worn edges, small rust spots, and touch-up work on equipment that doesn't need a full repaint. Each can is formulated to meet or exceed the original manufacturer's specification for color and gloss, so a touch-up should blend in cleanly with the surrounding factory finish.
How to Find Your Equipment's Correct Color
The fastest way to get an exact match is the OEM paint code, when your equipment has one — it's sometimes found on a data plate or in the parts manual. If you don't have a paint code, the color can usually still be identified from:
- Equipment make and model
- Serial number
- Year of manufacture
Manufacturers have changed shades over the years — Toyota alone has run an older "Toyota Orange" and a newer "New Orange," and Clark has several distinct greens depending on the era — so matching by serial number and year matters as much as matching by brand name.
Surface Prep Tips for a Clean Finish
- Remove rust down to bare metal before priming — painting over active rust just traps it under the new finish
- Degrease the surface fully; oil and grease film will cause the paint to fisheye or lift
- Sand damaged or glossy areas so the new coat has something to bite into
- Prime bare metal before color coats, especially on repaired or welded areas
- Let each coat flash off before applying the next — check the can for recoat times
- Apply several light coats rather than one heavy coat to avoid runs and get even coverage
OEM Color Reference by Brand
Reference part numbers below are for cross-reference only, for our aerosol spray paint. Always confirm your equipment's exact paint code, model and serial number before ordering — some brands used more than one shade of the same color name across different production years.
Toyota
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Gray | 59379 |
| Forklift Blue | 59377 |
| Black | 59378 |
| Primer | 59380 |
| New Orange | 82299 |
| Orange | 82455 |
Hyster
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Nugget Yellow | 23065 |
| Yellow | 23143 |
| Hi-Gloss Black | 23144 |
| White | 23222 |
| Red | 23275 |
| Lead Free Yellow | 23276 |
| Flat Black | 23285 |
| Low Gloss Black | 24223 |
Clark
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Equipment Green | 41027 |
| Yellow Green | 41029 |
| Hot Yellow Green | 41037 |
| White | 59331 |
| Hot Yellow Green | 59332 |
| Matte Black | 59334 |
| Gray Primer | 59335 |
| Safety Yellow | 59336 |
Crown
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Beige | 43308 |
| Dark Gray | 43309 |
| Bright Beige | 59337 |
| Gray | 59338 |
Caterpillar
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Medium Gray | 59339 |
| Yellow | 59340 |
| Yellow | 71113 |
Mitsubishi
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Lime Green | 59353 |
| Dark Gray Black | 59354 |
| Jewel Green | 59355 |
Nissan
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Off White | 59357 |
| Burnt Orange | 59358 |
| New White | 59361 |
| New Gray | 59362 |
| Gray | 59364 |
| White | 59365 |
| Off White | 59366 |
Komatsu
| Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 59345 |
| Yellow | 59346 |
| Blue/Purple | 59347 |
| Green/Blue | 59348 |
| New Blue | 59349 |
| Black Gray | 59350 |
| Blue | 59351 |
| Z Gray | 59352 |
Raymond & TCM
| Brand | Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond | Black | 59367 |
| Raymond | Red Orange | 59368 |
| TCM | Gold | 59370 |
| TCM | Yellow | 59371 |
| TCM | Gloss Black | 59372 |
| TCM | Gray | 59373 |
Daewoo, Baker & Barrett
| Brand | Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|---|
| Daewoo | Honey Yellow | 59341 |
| Daewoo | Yellow | 59342 |
| Baker | Orange | 59328 |
| Barrett | Charcoal | 59329 |
| Barrett | Light Gray | 59330 |
Aerial Lift Brands: Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Snorkel, Upright
| Brand | Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|---|
| Genie | Gray | 59343 |
| Genie | Bright Blue | 59344 |
| JLG | Cream | 59419 |
| JLG | Orange | 59420 |
| JLG | Gray | 59431 |
| JLG | Orange | 59422 |
| JLG | Black | 59423 |
| Skyjack | Florida Orange | 59424 |
| Skyjack | Mist Gray | 59425 |
| Snorkel | Orange (Old) | 59427 |
| Snorkel | Orange (New) | 59428 |
| Upright | Blue | 59426 |
| Upright | Gold | 23408 |
| Upright | Parchment | 23409 |
| Upright | Satin Black | 23431 |
| Upright | Bright Parchment | 23432 |
| Upright | Bright Gold | 23433 |
Burden Carriers & Utility Vehicles: Cushman, E-Z-GO, Taylor-Dunn, Power Boss
| Brand | Color | Spray Ref # |
|---|---|---|
| Cushman | Police Blue | 88947 |
| Cushman | Medium Gray | 109589 |
| E-Z-GO | Fleet Yellow | 109586 |
| E-Z-GO | Champagne Beige | 59436 |
| Taylor-Dunn | Beige | 77556 |
| Taylor-Dunn | Yellow | 77557 |
| Taylor-Dunn | Orange | 77558 |
| Taylor-Dunn | Blue | 59438 |
| Taylor-Dunn | Orange | 59439 |
| Power Boss | Light Gray | 109587 |
| MEC | Red | 59429 |
| Tennant | Air Dry Blue Gray | 59374 |
Don't See Your Brand or Color Listed?
This reference covers the colors we're asked about most, but it isn't the full catalog. We also source spray paint for Yale, Doosan, Hyundai, Linde, Bobcat, JCB, Kubota, Case, John Deere, New Holland, Volvo, Takeuchi, Gehl, Mustang, Terex, Haulotte, Columbia, Taylor Machine Works, Kalmar, Hangcha, HELI, EP Equipment, BYD and UniCarriers equipment. Send us your equipment's make, model, serial number and, if you have it, the OEM paint code, and we'll help confirm the correct match before you order.
Why Buy Your Equipment Paint from JD Lift Parts
- OEM-matched color formulations for 40+ equipment brands
- Aerosol spray cans, ready for touch-up work right out of the box
- Pricing below dealer rates
- Fast shipping to keep your restoration or fleet program on schedule
Visit us today at JDForkliftparts.com
Part numbers are listed for cross-reference only. Brand names are used for identification purposes and do not imply OEM affiliation. Always verify your equipment's exact color and paint code before ordering, as manufacturers have used more than one shade under the same color name across different production years.
