2002 RV-Other Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2002 RV-Other Vibe

Welcome to 2002, an era when your Tiffin was the undisputed king of the campground and your biggest worry was whether the dial-up connection at the RV park could handle a single MP3 download. While the rest of the automotive world was drowning in a sea of generic silver, the RV world was still clinging to the last remnants of luxury. Our database shows we've focused on the true survivors of this year, like that deep, prestigious Dark Green. It was the color of choice for the nomad who wanted to blend into the forest while still looking like they had the biggest 40-foot footprint on the lot. It's a classic, woodsy vibe that says "I have a diesel pusher and a collection of maps that actually work."

Paint Health Check

We call 2002 part of The Peeling Era, and if you look at your roof caps right now, you probably know exactly why. By this time, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat-and-clearcoat system. It looked deep and glossy in the showroom, but the bond between that Dark Green pigment and the clear protective top layer wasn't always a lifelong marriage. After twenty-odd years of bake-offs in the sun, these rigs suffer from "delamination"-that's painter-speak for your clear coat flaking off like a bad sunburn. Once the clear starts to lift on the upper radii or the front cap, moisture gets underneath and turns your sleek finish into a mess of white flakes and exposed, dull basecoat.

Restoration Tip

If you still have original gloss, count your blessings and seal those chips immediately. On a 2002 rig, a tiny rock chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an invitation for the clear coat to start lifting. Once the edges of a chip begin to turn white or "ghost," the delamination has already started. Use a high-solids touch-up to seal the wound and level it off. If you're seeing large-scale peeling on the roofline, you can't just wax your way out of it-you need to carefully sand back the failing clear until you hit a stable edge before reapplying a fresh solvent-based clear. Keep the edges sealed, or that "survivor" Green will be a memory by next season.