2441 - MaroonInternational Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your truck wears a color that was only in the spotlight for a single year. International Maroon (code 2441) is a deep, professional shade that balances the grit of a vocational rig with the sophistication of a luxury finish. While most trucks from 2012 were rolling off the line in standard fleet white, this color gave the International series a commanding presence in the yard. Since your truck has been on the road for over a decade, you will notice that this shade holds its depth well against road grime, though the darker pigment can make light surface scratches stand out if they are not addressed.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with millions of tiny reflective flakes. These flakes are what give the color its life, but they also make the application a bit more technical. If the flakes are not distributed evenly, the finish can look blotchy or develop dark streaks. To prevent this, you must keep the container moving with every stroke to ensure a consistent flow. Because it is a metallic, the way the light hits the repair is critical; a heavy-handed application will cause the flakes to sink, making the touched-up spot look darker than the original factory panel.

Best Practices

Before you begin the repair, locate your Line Setting Ticket to verify your specs. On most International trucks, this is a stamped sheet or sticker found on the back of the sun visor, inside the glove box, or occasionally on the driver-side door jamb. Once you have confirmed the code, shake your pen or can for at least sixty seconds to fully suspend those metallic particles. Test the color on the included card before you touch the truck to ensure the pigment hasn't settled. Work in the shade to keep the metal cool, and apply two or three thin layers rather than one heavy coat. This layering technique helps the metallic flakes lay flat and gives you a much better match with the existing finish. Allow for plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the paint sets firmly without sagging.