2007 International Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2007 International Vibe

2007 was the year the International WorkStar and DuraStar were the kings of the job site, usually pulling double shifts while the driver blasted "Crank That" on a factory radio. In the paint booth, we were moving away from the heavy-handed spraying of the 90s. The vibe was utilitarian-International wasn't trying to win a beauty pageant; they were building workhorses. Because we focus on the true survivors, our database for this year highlights the colors that actually stood the test of time: a classic, hardworking Beige and that high-visibility Yellow-84867. If you're hunting for that Yellow, keep in mind it's a pro-grade catalyzed mix-meaning it's got the chemical backbone to handle a gravel pit, but you've got to use it before the timer runs out.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2007, the robots at the factory had "efficiency" figured out to a science, which is just a fancy way of saying they got real stingy with the microns. These trucks were sprayed with just enough pigment to cover the primer, making the finish susceptible to "Robot Efficiency" syndrome-otherwise known as "it chips if you look at it wrong." If your International has been sitting under the sun, that thin clear coat on the hood and the top of the cab is likely hanging on for dear life. Once a chip starts on these 2007 models, it doesn't just sit there; it invites moisture to crawl right under that thin layer and start a family of rust.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2007 rig, remember: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Since the factory paint is thinner than what your grandad used in the 70s, a giant glob of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. You want to apply your color in thin, patient passes to match that factory profile. If you're using that catalyzed Yellow, you've got the durability on your side, but you still need to feather those edges. Build the depth until it's level with the surrounding area, then let it cure. Don't try to get it all done in one heavy "hero" coat, or you'll end up with a run that looks worse than the chip you started with.