2014 Isata Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2014 Isata Vibe

Back in 2014, if you were pulling into the campground in an Isata Motorhome, you weren't just "camping"-you were making a statement in shades of champagne and sophistication. This was the era of the high-end neutral. While the rest of the world was busy arguing over the first iPhones with "Touch ID," Isata owners were busy looking effortless in Lt.Neutral.Metallic and Med.Neutral.Metallic. These weren't just colors; they were the "Business Casual" of the open road. We've focused our collection on these two survivors because, frankly, they were the only ones that mattered if you wanted your rig to look expensive while parked next to a lake.

Paint Health Check

By 2014, we were deep into the "Thin Paint Era." The factory line was all about robot efficiency-meaning those machines were calibrated to spray the absolute minimum amount of clear coat required to get the coach off the lot and past the warranty. The good news? Your Isata likely had a fancy multi-step finish. The bad news? A decade of UV exposure means that "efficient" clear coat is likely gasping for air. On a rig this size, you're probably seeing the first signs of clear coat failure on the roof radius or the front cap where the sun beats down hardest. Because the factory coats were lean, once a stone chip hits, it doesn't just sit there-it creates a beachhead for delamination.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up these 2014 metallics, remember the Golden Rule of the Thin Paint Era: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Modern metallic flakes are finicky. If you drop a giant bead of paint into a chip, the metallic flakes will "sink" to the bottom, leaving you with a dark, muddy spot that doesn't match the surrounding shimmer. Instead, apply a whisper-thin layer, let it flash off for ten minutes, and repeat. You're building a sandwich, not a sub. Once the color is level, hit it with the clear coat to seal it against the elements-because if you leave that base coat exposed, the road salts will eat it faster than a free breakfast at a mid-range hotel.