2013 Newmar Touch Up Paint (17 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Newmar Vibe

2013 was a grand year for the highway kings. Newmar was going all-in on their "Masterpiece Finish," turning every Motorhome into a moving art gallery of high-solid depth. We're talking a palette that leaned heavily into the sophisticated, earthy side of the road-think Cajun Spice Obsidian, Black Gold Metallic, and Kalahari Beige Metallic. With 17 colors in the roster, they weren't exactly shy in the paint booth; they were layering pearls and micas like they were trying to win a boat show, giving these land yachts a shimmer that could blind a low-flying pilot.

Paint Health Check

Here's the rub: 2013 falls squarely into the "Thin Paint Era." While that Masterpiece Finish looks three feet deep, the reality is a story of modern efficiency. These coats were applied with precision that leaves you with almost zero margin for error. If you're piloting one of the darker rigs-say, in Merlot Red or Westminster Blue-you need to watch for "checking." Those tiny little spiderweb cracks, or "crows feet," happen when the fiberglass substrate and the thin, rigid clear coat stop agreeing on how much to expand under the desert sun. Once that clear starts to check or chip, the thin basecoat underneath is basically defenseless.

Restoration Tip

When you're dealing with a precision factory finish from this decade, the golden rule is: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. If you try to fill a chip in one heavy-handed go, you'll create a high spot that requires aggressive sanding to level out. On a 2013 coach, you'll likely burn through the surrounding factory clear coat before you even get that repair flush. Use thin, patient passes and let the paint settle naturally. It takes a bit more time, but it beats sanding your way down to the primer on a luxury rig and realizing you've run out of "Masterpiece" to work with.