2000 Forest-River Background Info
The 2000 Forest-River Vibe
Welcome to the year 2000-the era when we all thought the computers were going to quit, but the only thing actually crashing was the price of gas. If you were rolling in a Forest-River Motorhome back then, you were the king of the campground. The vibe was all about "Champagne Luxury," a transition from the loud teals of the '90s into the sophisticated, neutral tones of the new millennium. We've focused our database on the true survivors of that Y2K aesthetic, specifically that high-class Gold Metallic and the deep Gloss Trim Black that gave those massive rigs their curb appeal.
Paint Health Check
Your rig is a product of "The Peeling Era." By 2000, manufacturers were getting comfortable with high-solids clear coats, but they hadn't quite mastered how to keep them stuck to a giant fiberglass shell under a brutal sun. You're likely dealing with Delamination-the technical term for when your motorhome looks like it's suffering from a giant, flaking sunburn. Once that clear coat starts to lift from the base, it's not just a cosmetic eyesore; it's an invitation for moisture to get underneath and start a slow-motion riot against your Gold Metallic finish.
Restoration Tip
Listen close: in this era of paint, a rock chip is a ticking time bomb. Because the clear coat is a separate layer, you must seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. If you see a small nick on the front cap or along the trim, don't wait for the weekend. Clean it, dab it with our color-matched touch-up, and seal that edge. If you let the air and moisture get behind that clear coat "skin," it'll start peeling back like a cheap sticker, and then you're looking at a full sand-down and respray instead of a five-minute fix.