2001 Coachmen-RV Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Coachmen-RV Vibe

Welcome to the dawn of the millennium, where the Santara and Mirada were the undisputed kings of the interstate. In 2001, we weren't just traveling; we were moving our entire living rooms at 65 miles per hour. While the rest of the world was obsessed with silver hatchbacks, Coachmen stayed classy with sophisticated neutrals. We've focused our attention on the real survivors of this era, specifically the iconic Black and that quintessential 2001 staple: Light Antelope Beige Metallic. It's the color of a desert sunset and high-end upholstery, and it's what makes a Coachmen look like it belongs at the premium hookup site.

Paint Health Check

We're deep in The Peeling Era now. By 2001, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system. It looked deep and glossy on the showroom floor, but twenty-plus years of baking in the Florida sun or shivering in a Michigan winter has likely taken its toll. The biggest threat to your 2001 rig is "Delamination"-that's painter-speak for your clear coat flaking off in sheets like a bad sunburn. Once that protective top layer starts to lift, the pigment underneath is defenseless. If you see white, crusty edges around your paint chips, the clock is ticking.

Restoration Tip

Here's the deal: you need to seal those chips immediately before the clear coat decide to go on a permanent vacation. If you let a chip sit, moisture and air get under the edges of the clear, causing it to "bridge" and eventually snap off. When you're touching up your Catalina or Sportscoach, don't just dab the color and walk away. Level the chip, apply your color, and make sure you've got a solid seal on the edges to anchor that clear coat down. It's the only way to stop the "peel-creep" from turning a tiny nick into a full-panel respray.