2012 Coachmen-RV Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2012 Coachmen-RV Vibe

Ah, 2012. You were likely pulling a brand-new Freedom Express or leveling out a Mirada Class A, feeling like you'd finally arrived in the modern age of RVing. The color palette of the year was all about that "Executive" look-ditching the wild 90s swooshes for something more grounded. We've focused on the survivors of this era, the heavy hitters that gave these rigs their shelf life: Black, Black Metallic, Dark Beige, and the ever-classy Light Antelope Beige Metallic. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that you weren't just camping-yours was a mobile estate.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Thin Paint Era. By 2012, the factory floor was all about "Robot Efficiency." While those machines could spray a line straighter than a level, they were also incredibly stingy. Unlike the thick, juicy lacquer of the old days, these coats are remarkably thin. If your Coachmen has been sitting out in the sun, you're likely seeing the "delamination dance"-where the clear coat on the front cap or the roof radius starts to flake off like a bad sunburn. Those thin layers mean that a single rock chip doesn't just leave a mark; it often punches straight through to the primer, inviting moisture to start lifting the edges of the clear coat.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip or a scrape on these 2012 models, remember the Golden Rule of the Thin Paint Era: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory finish is so lean, a big, thick drop of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Apply your color in thin, patient passes, letting it tack up in between. Once you're level with the original surface, hit it with the clear. This isn't just about the color; it's about sealing those edges so the rest of that factory clear coat doesn't decide to peel away and join its friends on the highway.