2023 International Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2023 International Vibe

By 2023, an International truck wasn't just a vehicle; it was a mobile office with a heavy-duty paycheck to earn. Whether it was a CV Series hauling equipment or an MV handling the local route, the look was pure industrial muscle. In a world of flashy metallics, we've focused on the survivors-specifically that utilitarian Beige. It's a color that doesn't scream for attention, but it hides a week's worth of road grime and job-site dust better than anything else in the fleet. It's the shade of a truck that's too busy working to worry about a car wash.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of the Thin Paint Era. By the time 2023 rolled around, factory robots had become masters of "efficiency," which is just a polite way of saying they're stingy with the spray. These trucks are built like iron fortresses, but the paint finish is more like a thin enamel shell. You're dealing with high-precision robot application that prioritizes weight and cost, leaving you with a finish that's susceptible to "ghosting" on the sharp edges and quick stone chips on the hood. If you look closely at a high-mileage 2023, you'll see the factory primer peaking through sooner than it did on the old-school rigs.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2023, you have to fight that robot efficiency with some old-fashioned patience. The factory finish is remarkably flat and thin, so build your layers slowly. If you try to fill a chip with one big, heavy blob of paint, it's going to stand out like a sore thumb against that tight factory coat. Use a steady hand to apply several light passes, letting each one tack up before the next. You want to sneak up on the level of the surrounding paint rather than burying the damage in a single shot. Treat it like a surgical repair, not a barn painting.