1968 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1968 International Vibe

1968 was a year of grit. While the rest of the world was getting lost in tie-dye and neon, International Harvester was busy building steel tanks for the backwoods and the job site. Whether it was the legendary Scout crawling through a creek or a D-Series pickup hauling a literal ton of limestone, these trucks were built to outlast their owners. Our records show the survivor of the era is the iconic Beige-a color that didn't care about trends because it was too busy working. It's the shade of honest dust and sun-baked earth, the ultimate choice for a machine that prioritizes function over fashion.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Single Stage Era. Back in '68, your International didn't get a fancy plastic clear coat to protect it; it got a thick, honest layer of pigment-heavy enamel. The good news? That paint is thick enough to stop a small caliber round. The bad news? It's prone to "The Chalk." If your truck's finish looks dull or leaves a powdery residue on your hand when you touch it, that's Oxidation. Without a clear coat, the sun literally sucks the moisture and oils right out of the paint, leaving it brittle and faded. It's not peeling-it's thirsty.

Restoration Tip

Here is the Golden Rule for 1960s enamel: It needs wax or it dies. Because single-stage paint is porous, it's constantly "breathing." If you're repairing a chip or buffing out a panel, you have to seal that surface immediately. After you apply your touch-up, give the entire truck a deep, heavy wax treatment. Think of it like lotion for old leather; the wax fills the microscopic pores in the paint and keeps the oxidation at bay. If you skip the sealant, that Beige will turn back into a chalky ghost within six months. Feed the paint, and the truck lives forever.