1998 Itasca Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 1998 Itasca Vibe

1998 was a year of high-tech optimism and "Corporate Luxury." While the rest of the world was panicking about Y2K, Itasca owners were rolling down the interstate in Spirit and Sunrise models that looked like they belonged in a NASA parking lot. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this era-the high-end neutrals like Silver, Gray Metallic, and Dark Neutral. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that you had arrived, likely with a premium sound system and a fold-out map of the tri-state area.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1998, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but they hadn't quite mastered the "staying attached" part. On an Itasca this age, you're likely dealing with delamination. That clear coat is like a bad sunburn from a Florida vacation in '99-it starts as a small bubble and eventually flakes off in sheets, especially on the front caps and along the roof rails. Once the clear lifts and the basecoat is exposed to the elements, your Gray Metallic will turn into a dull, chalky ghost of its former self faster than you can find a gas station with a diesel pump.

Restoration Tip

If you see a chip, seal it yesterday. In this era of paint, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an invitation for air and moisture to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. When you're touching up these 1998 metallics, make sure you're "bridging the gap"-ensure your touch-up paint overlaps the edge where the clear coat meets the base. This acts as a mechanical bond to hold that clear down and stop the spread. Don't wait for the roof to start shedding; catch it while the damage is still small enough to hide.