1969 International Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1969 International Vibe

In 1969, an International truck wasn't just a vehicle; it was a 4,000-pound promise to get the job done, whether you were piloting a Scout 800A through a muddy pasture or hauling hay in a D-Series pickup. While other manufacturers were busy adding racing stripes to muscle cars, International stayed focused on the survivors. Our database might only show one survivor-the legendary Beige-but let's be honest: in '69, that was the only color that mattered for a truck meant to outlast its owner. It's the "get-to-work" shade that defined a decade of grit.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Single Stage Era here. Back then, the factory laid it on thick with alkyd or acrylic enamels-no clear coat, no nonsense. It's basically a solid slab of pigment. The legend says these paint jobs are bulletproof, but the reality is that without a clear top layer, the sun is your worst enemy. If your International looks more like a chalkboard than a truck, you're looking at Oxidation. That chalky, matte finish is just the paint screaming for a drink. In this era, the rule is simple: it needs wax or it dies.

Restoration Tip

Since 1969 paint is thick and lacks a clear coat, you actually have a lot of "meat" to work with. If the finish is dull, don't rush to sand it down to the metal. Try a specialized rubbing compound first to shave off that top layer of dead, oxidized pigment. Once you've hit the fresh color underneath, you've got to seal it immediately. Use a high-quality solvent-based wax or a modern sealant to lock out the oxygen, or you'll be back to that "chalky beige" look before the next harvest.