1998 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1998 International Vibe

By 1998, the International 4000-series-specifically the legendary 4700-was the undisputed king of the job site. It was the era of the "no-nonsense workhorse," where comfort was a luxury and chrome was for people who didn't have real work to do. While the rest of the automotive world was getting experimental with flashy pearls, the only color that really mattered in the International fleet was Beige. It didn't just hide the dust from the quarry; it wore it like a badge of honor. Our database shows a singular, rock-solid Beige surviving from this year, and honestly, for a truck meant to outlast its own driver, that's all you really need.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of the Peeling Era. By 1998, International had largely moved to basecoat/clearcoat systems to keep those fleet trucks looking sharp, but the chemistry back then had a nasty habit of getting "divorced." You'll know you've got trouble when the roof or the top of the hood starts looking like it's got a bad sunburn. This is delamination-the clear coat loses its grip on the color underneath and starts flaking off in translucent sheets. Once you see those jagged white edges, you're on a collision course with a full strip-and-spray if you don't step in fast.

Restoration Tip

The secret to keeping a '98 International from "shedding its skin" is simple: Seal every chip immediately. On these trucks, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for moisture. Once water gets between that Beige basecoat and the clear, it'll use the heat of the sun to steam-press the clear coat right off the metal. If you spot a chip, hit it with a touch-up pen and a dab of clear sealer before the lift starts. If the clear is already flaking, you've got to sand back the edges of the "island" until you hit solid paint, then seal it down to stop the spread.