1975 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1975 International Vibe

Welcome to 1975-the year of Jaws, the end of the Vietnam War, and the undisputed reign of the earth-tone workhorse. If you were piloting an International truck back then, whether it was a Scout II or a heavy-duty Loadstar, you weren't looking for "glam." You were looking for something that could haul a ton of grain without complaining. Our database shows that for these survivors, Beige was the color that defined the era. It wasn't just a choice; it was practical camouflage for the dust of a thousand-acre farm. It's the ultimate "get-it-done" hue from a time when trucks were made of thick steel and pure grit.

Paint Health Check

In 1975, we were deep in the Single Stage Era. Your International didn't come with a clear coat-it came with a thick, honest layer of acrylic enamel where the pigment and the gloss were mixed into one heavy-duty soup. The "Legend" of these trucks is that they're bulletproof, but the paint has a specific weakness: Oxidation. Without a clear layer to take the UV bullet, the sun eats the pigment directly, turning that once-rich Beige into a dull, white, chalky mess. If you rub your hand across the hood and it comes away looking like you just held a piece of blackboard chalk, your paint is literally starving for oil.

Restoration Tip

Because this is single-stage paint, you've got a unique advantage: there's no clear coat to delaminate or peel. You can actually "bring it back from the dead" with a heavy-cut compound and a high-speed buffer. You're essentially shaving off the dead, oxidized skin to reveal the fresh pigment underneath. But here is the Salty Painter's gospel: It needs wax or it dies. Once you buff that surface, the pores of the paint are wide open. If you don't seal it immediately with a high-quality paste wax or sealant, the oxidation will return twice as fast. Treat it like a cast-iron skillet-keep it seasoned, or the elements will take it back.