2010 Peterbilt Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2010 Peterbilt Vibe

By 2010, the "large and in charge" era of the 389 was fully cemented, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the more aero-conscious 386 and 367 models. This was the year where "Trucker Red" wasn't just a color choice; it was a mission statement. While the rest of the automotive world was drowning in a sea of boring silvers and whites, a Peterbilt in Medium Red was the only rig that looked like it belonged on a chrome-polished pedestal. We've kept our focus on the survivor that matters most: Medium Red. It's the definitive look for a decade that was caught between old-school grit and high-tech efficiency.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2010, factory robots had become so efficient at their jobs that they were practically counting the individual atoms of paint they laid down. The result? A finish that looks like a million bucks on the showroom floor but starts feeling "paper-thin" after a few hundred thousand miles of road grit. You're likely seeing the classic symptoms of "Robot Efficiency" on your 2010 rig: heavy stone-pecking on the nose and a clear coat on the roof and hood that's starting to give up the ghost. Because the factory coats were so lean, once a chip starts, the clear coat loses its grip and begins to lift.

Restoration Tip

Since our Medium Red comes in a Catalyzed Spray Can Only, you've got the professional's edge-but don't let that power go to your head. Because 2010 factory paint is notoriously thin, your biggest mistake would be "blobbing" on a thick repair. You want to build your layers slowly. Spray a light tack coat, wait for it to flash, and then follow up with two or three medium-wet passes. This mimics the factory's precision while giving you the heavy-duty, chemical-resistant durability the robots were too stingy to provide. Remember: several thin layers will always outlast one thick, sagging mess.