2022 Peterbilt Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2022 Peterbilt Vibe

By 2022, the 389 and 579 weren't just trucks; they were rolling data centers with chrome accents. It was a year of high-tech efficiency and supply chain "surprises," where getting a new rig was like winning the lottery. While the world was obsessed with weird earthy grays, we've focused on the survivors that actually keep the lights on. We've dialed in the only two colors that really matter for a working Pete from this era: Black and Medium Red. These are the "old reliables" that look just as good pulling a reefer through a midnight storm as they do parked under the lights at a wash bay.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, we sprayed paint thick enough to stop a small-caliber bullet, but by 2022, the factory robots got real stingy. These rigs are victims of "Robot Efficiency"-the paint is applied so precisely thin that it practically screams when it sees a gravel road. You'll notice the 2022 models are prone to deep stone chips on the hood and fenders because there just isn't enough "meat" in the finish to absorb the impact. If you don't catch those craters early, you're looking at a delamination headache where the clear decides it's had enough and starts to lift.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up these modern thin-coat finishes with our catalyzed spray cans, remember: build your layers slowly; don't blob it. Since the factory finish is so shallow, a single heavy drop of paint will sit on the surface like a mountain. Use several light "dusting" passes to build the color depth until it's flush with the surrounding area. Since our product is catalyzed, it'll cure hard enough to actually stand a chance against the next highway projectile, unlike the soft stuff the robots were misting on the line.