RV-Other National Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
National RV certainly leaned into the "sophisticated traveler" aesthetic. With 10 recorded colors, they skipped the neon and went straight for a palette that says, "I have a wine fridge in here." From the shimmering Platinum Effect to the earthy Silky Tan and Gold, it's a bit of a "50 Shades of Gray" situation with variations like Cloud Gray and Medium Gray. They really knew how to make a 35-foot home look aerodynamic, even when it was parked at a rest stop.
What to Watch For
Finding your paint code on a National is a bit like a scavenger hunt. Check the inside of your kitchen cabinet doors or the bedroom closet-there's usually a build sheet hiding there. If not, peek under the driver's side window console.
Now, let's talk shop: These rigs are famous for "checking"-those tiny spiderweb cracks that show up in the darker panels when the sun gets a little too friendly. You'll also want to keep an eye on the roof radius (that curved part where the wall meets the roof); the clear coat there tends to get tired and start flaking after a few seasons of UV exposure. If you see a chip starting there, catch it early before it decides to peel off in a sheet.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since National loved their metallic and "Effect" finishes, your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-no, really, time it-to get those metallic flakes off the bottom and into the paint. When you're filling a chip, remember that the fiberglass underneath is thirsty. Apply a tiny, thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then go back for a second pass. It requires patience, but building the color up slowly is the secret to making that repair disappear into the Platinum Effect.