2015 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2015 International Vibe

By 2015, the bean counters had fully taken over the assembly line. Every International rig rolling out of the factory-from the workhorse DuraStar to the highway-hauling ProStar-was a masterclass in "just enough." While the rest of the world was obsessed with silver and white, the only color that truly mattered for a rig that earned its keep was that relentless, no-nonsense Beige. It didn't show the highway dust or the job site grime, making it the unofficial uniform of the American backbone. It was the era of peak utility, where the truck was built for the long haul, even if the factory paint booth was trying to save every penny.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Back in 2015, factory robots were programmed for maximum efficiency, not maximum depth. They sprayed these cabs with just enough clear coat to survive the warranty period, leaving you with a finish that's thinner than a diner's coffee. On a 2015 International, you're likely seeing "Robot Efficiency" in the form of heavy stone chipping on the hood and thin spots on the roof where the spray arm didn't want to linger. This era's high-solids clear coat is notoriously brittle-instead of flexing when a pebble hits the grille at 70 mph, the paint just shatters and flakes. If you aren't careful, those tiny chips will turn into a map of the Rust Belt before your next oil change.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2015 rig, remember: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory finish is so thin, a giant "glob" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb and likely won't level out. You want to apply thin, surgical coats to bridge the gap. And for the love of the craft, don't go reaching for the heavy-grit sandpaper. You've only got a couple of microns of factory clear to work with before you hit primer, so keep your sanding light and your patience high. Treat it like a graft, not a plaster job.