1995 Forest-River Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1995 Forest-River Vibe

Welcome to 1995-the year of the road trip. If you were piloting a Forest-River Motorhome back then, you were the king of the campground. It was an era where "luxury" meant plenty of oak-veneer cabinets and enough Gold Metallic to make a prospector blush. We've spent years tracking down the true survivors of this era, focusing on the colors that actually held their own against the interstate wind, specifically that classic Gloss Trim Black and the ubiquitous 1990s gold. It was a time when the paint wasn't just a color; it was a statement that you'd officially arrived at the lake.

Paint Health Check

Here's the rub: 1995 was the heart of the "Peeling Era." Manufacturers were getting the hang of basecoat/clearcoat systems, but the UV protection back then wasn't quite what it is today. On a big-bodied Motorhome, that expansive roofline and the front cap take a beating from the sun. The most common heartbreak we see is "delamination"-not just the fiberglass kind, but the clear coat lifting right off the base. Once you see those white, flaky edges around a stone chip, you're on the clock. If the clear coat starts to look like a bad sunburn, the pigment underneath is defenseless against the elements.

Restoration Tip

In this era, your best defense is a proactive offense. If you spot a chip in your Gold Metallic, do not wait until the weekend to fix it. When moisture gets under the edge of the clear coat, it acts like a wedge, lifting the "skin" of the paint until you're looking at a full-blown peel. Clean the chip thoroughly and seal it immediately with a fresh coat of color and a dedicated clear. It's not just about the look; it's about pinning down the edges of that clear coat so it doesn't decide to vacate the premises entirely. Keep it sealed, and that '95 shine will keep turning heads at the rest stop.