2014 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2014 International Vibe

In 2014, the world was busy arguing over smartphones, but the International WorkStar and ProStar were busy moving the actual world. These trucks were built for the long haul, designed to look as good at the weigh station as they did on the job site. While the catalog might have had options, for the serious fleet and the owner-operator who meant business, the only color that truly mattered was Beige. It's the ultimate professional camouflage-it hides a week's worth of road salt and job site dust while still looking like you're ready for a corporate inspection.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Thin Paint Era. By 2014, the factory robots had become a little too good at their jobs. They were programmed for "maximum efficiency," which is just a fancy way of saying they applied the bare minimum amount of paint to cover the metal. On these big rigs, that thin clear coat takes a relentless beating from UV rays and wind resistance. If you're looking at your 2014 International today, keep a sharp eye on the hood and the roof. Because those coats are so lean, a single rock chip isn't just a blemish; it's an invitation for the clear coat to start lifting or for rust to settle into the metal before you've even finished your shift.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a survivor from this era, you have to fight that factory "robot efficiency" with some old-school patience. Because the original finish is so thin, you can't just slap a giant glob of paint into a chip and expect it to look right. **Build your layers slowly.** Apply a thin coat, let it flash, and repeat until the depth matches the surrounding surface. If you try to fill the hole in one shot, the paint will likely shrink, crack, or look like a zit on the side of your truck. Layer it up, don't blob it, and you'll keep that workhorse looking factory-fresh.