2016 Isata Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2016 Isata Vibe

Back in 2016, the Isata Motorhome wasn't just a vehicle; it was a rolling statement of "I've retired, and I'm doing it better than you." This was the era where the open road met high-end kitchen backsplashes. While the rest of the world was busy arguing over smartphone updates, the Isata crowd was cruising in the only palette that truly mattered: those sophisticated, vineyard-ready tones like Lt. Neutral Metallic and Med. Neutral Metallic. We've focused our collection on these survivors because, frankly, if your rig wasn't reflecting a desert sunset in a shimmering neutral, were you even really glamping?

Paint Health Check

Now, here's the rub. By 2016, the industry had perfected "Robot Efficiency." Those automated spray arms in the factory are precise, sure, but they're also incredibly stingy. We call this the Thin Paint Era. The finish on your Isata looks like a million bucks, but it's often about as thick as a coat of expensive hairspray. Between the relentless UV beating on the roof radius and the gravel-blasting your front cap takes on the I-10, that clear coat is fighting for its life. If you're seeing "checking" or those tiny spiderweb cracks, that's the factory finish telling you it's had enough of the elements.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on these modern metallics, remember: you're a surgeon, not a mason. Because the factory coats are so thin, you can't just drop a giant blob of paint into a chip and expect it to look right-it'll stick out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly. Apply a thin coat, let it flash off, and repeat until you've built the level up to the surrounding surface. It takes a little more patience, but it's the only way to match that "robotic" precision and keep your rig looking like it just rolled off the lot in Elkhart.