2011 Isata Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2011 Isata Vibe

By 2011, the world had finally moved past the wild decals of the early 2000s and settled into what I call the "Corporate Sleek" era. For an Isata Motorhome, this meant looking less like a camper and more like a high-end rolling office. It was the year of the sophisticated neutral. We've focused our collection on the survivors of this period-the colors that actually stood the test of time, like Lt.Neutral.Metallic and Med.Neutral.Metallic. These shades were designed to hide road grime while reflecting enough sun to keep your AC from working overtime, giving the Isata that "private jet" curb appeal.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Thin Paint Era. By 2011, factory robots had become masters of "efficiency," which is just a polite way of saying they got really good at spraying the absolute bare minimum. While the finish on these motorhomes looked deep and glossy on the showroom floor, the clear coat was often thinner than a diner napkin. The real trouble usually starts on the front caps and roof edges where the sun beats down relentlessly. If you're seeing "checking"-those tiny spiderweb cracks-or clear coat that's starting to flake off in sheets, you're dealing with the classic robot-applied thinness of the early 2010s.

Restoration Tip

Because the factory finish on a 2011 Isata is so lean, you have to be patient with your repairs. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. If you try to fill a chip in one heavy go, the solvent will trapped under the surface, causing the edges to lift or "map" through the finish. Instead, apply a thin layer of your Metallic shade, let it flash off until it's tacky, and repeat. You want to sneak up on the level of the surrounding paint rather than flooding it. Once you've got your color height right, a light dab of clear will seal the deal and keep those UV rays from turning your "Neutral Metallic" into "Dull Gray."