2023 Itasca Touch Up Paint (7 OEM Colors)

The 2023 Itasca Vibe

Welcome to the era of "Tactical Neutrals." By 2023, the Itasca lineup-across all models-was leaning hard into that modern, overlander aesthetic. We're talking about a world dominated by "Greige" and "Nardo" inspired tones. Our database reflects that shift perfectly with heavy hitters like Iron Gray, Gray Metallic, and Dark Neutral. It was a time when looking like a stealthy military transport was the ultimate flex at the campground. However, if you were feeling brave enough to break the gray-scale mold, you might have snagged a Seafoam or Light Beige unit, bringing a little 1950s soul back to the modern highway. It was a sophisticated palette, but as any old-timer in the booth will tell you, "sophisticated" is often code for "delicate."

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Thin Paint Era. Don't get me wrong, the clear coat tech in 2023 was advanced-high-solids and UV-resistant-but the robots applying it were programmed for ruthless efficiency. These machines are so precise they can spray a coat thin enough to make a ghost jealous. On an Itasca, this means your White or Silver finish is likely looking sharp today, but the armor is thin. The high-velocity "sandblasting" from highway debris hits these modern enamels hard, leading to peppering on the hood and front caps. You'll also want to keep a sharp eye on the "roof radius"-that curved edge where the roof meets the sidewalls. In this era, that's the first place the clear coat likes to give up the ghost after a few seasons of baking in the sun.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2023 finish, you have to fight the urge to "blob" the paint. Because the factory finish is so thin and uniform, a thick drop of touch-up paint will stand out like a sore thumb and likely shrink as it cures, leaving a visible ring. The Pro Move: Build your layers slowly. Apply a paper-thin layer of color, let it flash off, and repeat until the depth is just barely below the surrounding surface. Then, level it off with a high-solids clear. Since the robots didn't leave you much "meat" to work with, avoid aggressive sanding. A light polish is all it takes to blend into a 2023 factory shine.