2012 Forest-River Touch Up Paint (6 OEM Colors)

The 2012 Forest-River Vibe

Back in 2012, Forest-River was pumping out motorhomes like the Berkshire and the Georgetown, and let me tell you, the world was obsessed with "Earth Tones." If it wasn't beige, it wasn't on the road. We've curated the essential palette that defined that decade of luxury travel, focusing on the heavy hitters like Tan Metallic, Gold Metallic, and the ever-present Ford White. It was a time when your coach was designed to blend into a high-end RV resort while looking like a million bucks under the desert sun. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that you'd officially "arrived."

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2012, the factory robots had "efficiency" down to a science, which is a polite way of saying they sprayed the clear coat just thick enough to get it off the lot and past the warranty. The reality? These big-bodied motorhomes are massive targets for UV rays. If you look at the front cap or the upper roof rails of a 2012 Forest-River today, you're likely seeing the "Robot Special"-clear coat that's starting to flake off in sheets or pigments like Light Brown and Tan that are losing their depth. Because the factory coats were so lean, there isn't much "meat" on the bone to buff out. Once that clear goes, the basecoat underneath is defenseless.

Restoration Tip

When you're patching up a 2012 finish, remember: the robots were stingy, so you shouldn't be-but you have to be smart about it. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. Because modern factory paint is so thin, a big heavy "glob" of touch-up will sit on the surface like a mountain and look amateur. Instead, use thin, precise passes to build the film thickness gradually. This is especially true for those Gold and Tan Metallics; if you dump too much paint at once, the metal flakes will sink to the bottom and the color won't flip right. Layer it up, let it tack, and respect the tech of the era.