2013 Itasca Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Itasca Vibe

Ah, 2013. A simpler time when we thought "efficiency" was a virtue and "smart" was a prefix for everything. If you're piloting a 2013 Itasca-whether it's a nimble Sunstar or a heavy-hitting Meridian-you're rolling in the era of peak neutrals. We've tracked down the 10 colors that defined this class, from the executive shine of Silver Sage Metallic to the "I'm one with the forest" look of Woodland Brown Metallic. It was a year of sophistication, where Harvest Gold Metallic made every RV park look like a high-end country club at sunset.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2013, the robots in the factory had become frighteningly good at their jobs-specifically, the job of applying the absolute minimum amount of paint required to look pretty on the showroom floor. While the Black Garnet Metallic and Dark Cherry looked deep enough to swim in, the reality is that the clear coat is thinner than a politician's promise. You're likely seeing "micro-checking" (tiny cracks) in the darker pigments or the dreaded "cove peel" where the roof radius meets the sidewall. The sun hasn't been kind to these thin, robotic layers, and once that clear coat starts to flake, it's a race against the clock.

Restoration Tip

Since you're working with "Robot Efficiency" levels of thickness, do not-I repeat, do not-try to fix a chip with one giant, optimistic blob of paint. 2013 finishes require patience. You want to build your layers slowly, letting each one tack up so you don't end up with a sagging mess. If you're touching up a metallic like Silver or Gray Metallic, remember that the flakes are tiny; if you glob it on, they'll sink to the bottom and turn your repair dark and muddy. Keep your coats light, feather the edges, and treat that thin factory clear like the endangered species it is.