Volkswagen Camper Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Volkswagen has historically kept the Camper palette refined, focusing on timelessness over trendiness. In our records, we see a tight selection of 3 iconic shades: the clean Pastel White, the sophisticated Bordeaux Red Metallic, and the futuristic Flash Silver Metallic. It's a "less is more" approach that ensures your home-on-wheels looks just as good parked at a forest trailhead as it does in a beach parking lot.
What to Watch For
Because the Volkswagen Camper has the aerodynamics of a very handsome brick, its flat front face is a magnet for every loose pebble on the highway. You'll likely find most of your work centered on the "nose" of the van. Before you start, hunt down your paint code-it likes to play hide-and-seek. Check the stamped ID plate inside the driver's seat pedestal or look for a paper sticker near the fuse panel.
Be aware that the paint around the door handles and the window seals can occasionally show a little "bubbling" where moisture likes to sit. If you see the edges of your Flash Silver or Bordeaux Red starting to look a bit flaky, don't worry-it just means the top layer is tired of the sun. It requires patience to get a perfect match on those metallics, but it's nothing you can't handle in an afternoon.
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're using your touch-up brush on Bordeaux Red Metallic or Flash Silver Metallic, think of yourself as a bartender: you've got to shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds. The metallic flakes are heavy and love to nap at the bottom of the vial; shaking them up ensures the "sparkle" actually ends up on your van. For the Pastel White, remember that the "blob" is your enemy. Apply two or three thin, whisper-light layers rather than one big drop. It'll dry flatter and look much more like the factory intended.
