2024 International Background Info
The 2024 International Vibe
Welcome to the era of utilitarian luxury, where a heavy-duty International Truck is expected to haul a mountain by day and look sharp in the driveway by night. In 2024, the palette shifted toward "sophisticated stability." We've focused on the survivors of this high-efficiency age-the essentials like the trending, earthy Beige and the shimmering, high-depth White Metallic Tricoat. These aren't just colors; they're the professional uniform of the modern fleet, designed to look expensive while doing the grunt work.
Paint Health Check
We are deep in the Thin Paint Era, and your 2024 International is no exception. While the factory finish looks like glass under the showroom LEDs, don't let the shine fool you-this is "Robot Efficiency" at its peak. The bean counters at the factory have perfected the art of applying a coat so thin it's practically a suggestion. The clear coat provides great UV protection, BUT it is incredibly brittle. If a pebble even looks at your hood the wrong way, you're going to see a chip. Because these modern coats are so lean, there's no "extra" paint to buff out deep scratches; you either fix it right or you live with the scar.
Restoration Tip
When you're touching up a 2024 finish, you have to fight the urge to be heavy-handed. Since the factory layers are so thin, a big glob of paint will stand out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. Use a fine-tipped applicator and apply two or three "whisper-thin" coats rather than one thick one. This is especially true for that White Metallic Tricoat-it's all about the depth, not the volume. Let each layer dry fully so you don't trap solvent, and you'll get a repair that actually blends with that robot-perfect factory edge.