1990 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1990 International Vibe

In 1990, if you were behind the wheel of an International 4700 or 4900 series, you weren't driving-you were working. These trucks were the backbone of every construction site and delivery fleet in the country. When it comes to the paint, we've focused on the ultimate survivor: Beige. In 1990, Beige wasn't just a color choice; it was the unofficial uniform of the American job site. It was the color of a truck that didn't have time to be fancy because it was too busy hauling the world on its back.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of "The Peeling Era." By 1990, the industry was deep into the transition to early clear coat systems, and frankly, the chemistry hadn't caught up to the heat of a diesel engine. These Internationals are legendary for delamination-that's a fancy word for your clear coat deciding it wants to be a hangnail and peeling off in giant, sun-baked sheets. Once the UV rays compromise that bond, the clear lifts away from the base, leaving the pigment underneath exposed and defenseless against the elements. If your roof or hood looks like a lizard shedding its skin, you've got classic delamination.

Restoration Tip

The secret to saving a 1990 factory finish is containment. If you see a chip or a small "bubble" in the clear, do not wait. Once air and moisture get under that clear layer, the peel will spread faster than a rumor at a truck stop. Use a fine-grit sandpaper to gently feather the edges of the peeling clear coat until you hit a spot where it's still stuck tight. Clean it thoroughly with a solvent-based prep and seal those chips immediately with our touch-up. You want to lock down the edges of the clear coat to stop the "spread" before you have to repaint the entire cab.