1995 International Background Info
The 1995 International Vibe
By 1995, International trucks like the legendary 4700 series were the undisputed kings of the job site. This was the era of the "Workhorse Aesthetic," where colors weren't meant to win beauty pageants; they were meant to hide three weeks of road grime while hauling a full load. Our database shows the survivors of this era often come in a classic, utilitarian Beige-think "Sahara" or "Malibu" tones. It's a color that says you're here to get the job done, and it's one of the few shades from the '90s that doesn't look like a dated neon mistake thirty years later.
Paint Health Check
Welcome to The Peeling Era. In 1995, manufacturers were deep into the transition between old-school single-stage durability and modern basecoat/clearcoat tech. The problem? They hadn't quite mastered the bond between the primer and the top layers. On a 1995 International, you're likely dealing with delamination-that's when the clear coat starts to lift like a bad sunburn, or worse, the paint begins to flake off in sheets. If your Beige hood looks like it's shedding its skin, you're seeing the classic '90s clear coat failure in real-time.
Restoration Tip
With 1995 fleet paint, the clock is ticking the second a rock hits your metal. Because the adhesion from this era is notoriously finicky, a tiny stone chip can turn into a massive peel-off event if moisture gets under the clear coat. Seal your chips immediately. Don't wait for the weekend. Use a high-quality solvent-based touch-up to bridge the gap between the clear and the base. If the clear has already started to lift at the edges, you'll need to carefully sand back the "dead" clear until you hit a stable edge before applying your repair, or the new paint will just lift right along with the old.