2018 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2018 International Vibe

By 2018, the world of heavy-duty hauling had moved past the flashy chrome of the early 2000s and settled into a era of high-tech utility. If you were piloting an International LT or MV Series back then, you weren't looking for a show pony; you were looking for a tool. While the rest of the automotive world was drowning in a sea of identical metallic greys, the work truck stayed true to its roots. We've made sure our database captures the color that truly mattered for these long-haul legends: the classic, hardworking Beige. It's the color of "getting the job done" and the only shade that looks just as good covered in road dust as it does under the shop lights.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2018, factory robots had perfected the art of "efficiency," which is painter-speak for "applying the absolute minimum amount of clear coat required to survive the warranty." These International trucks were sprayed with precision, but that means the protective layer on your hood and mirrors is likely thinner than a diner napkin. The legend of these trucks is bulletproof, but the finish? Not so much. You've probably noticed that small rock chips don't just stay chips-they tend to catch the wind and start micro-flaking because there's simply no "meat" to the paint.

Restoration Tip

When you're repairing a chip on a 2018 finish, the biggest mistake you can make is trying to fill the crater in one shot. Modern factory paint is applied in hair-thin layers, and your repair should follow suit. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. If you dump too much product into a chip at once, it'll shrink as it cures, leaving you with a divot or a visible ring. Apply a thin coat, let it flash off, and repeat until you're level with the surrounding surface. Since these clear coats are so thin, go easy on the sandpaper when you're leveling-you don't have much room for error before you've sanded right through to the primer.