2002 Forest-River Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2002 Forest-River Vibe

Welcome to 2002-the year of frosted tips, low-rise jeans, and the absolute dominance of the luxury Motorhome. Back then, if you weren't pulling into the KOA in a rig that looked like a giant, motorized bar of gold, you weren't really trying. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this era, specifically the quintessential Gold Metallic that defined the "champagne dreams" of the early 2000s, and the Gloss Trim Black that gave those massive fiberglass bodies their sharp, executive lines. It was a time when "neutral" meant "expensive," and these colors were the gold standard of the open road.

Paint Health Check

We are currently deep in The Peeling Era. In 2002, the industry was still perfecting the bond between the base color and the clear coat, and after twenty-plus years of baking in RV park sun, your Forest-River is likely showing its age. The main enemy here is delamination. You'll notice it starts as a tiny silver bubble or a "dry" patch, usually on the upper radius of the roof or the dark Gloss Trim Black sections that soak up the heat. Once that clear coat decides to part ways with the paint, it doesn't just chip-it peels off in sheets like a bad sunburn. If your Gold Metallic is starting to look "dusty" or flaky, your clear coat has officially checked out.

Restoration Tip

The secret to saving a 2002 finish is speed: seal the chips immediately before the clear lifts. If you spot a rock chip or a small scrape, don't wait for the weekend. Use a solvent-strong touch-up to seal those edges down. If the clear coat has already started to fail around the edges, lightly feather the "lip" of the peel with a fine abrasive before applying your color. By sealing the breach, you stop air and moisture from getting under the clear and tunneling further across your panels. Treat it like a small leak in the roof-ignore it, and the damage won't stay small for long.