COLOR CODE43482-3 - Sandstone Beige MetallicItasca Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the definitive "explorer" tone of the 2009 era. Itasca chose this shade because it echoes the natural limestone and desert sands of the American Southwest, making it a perfect fit for a motorhome designed to live on the open road. Since your vehicle has likely spent years under the sun, you will appreciate how well this beige handles the elements. It is a highly practical choice that masks road dust and grime much better than a standard white, keeping the exterior looking fresh even after a long day of travel.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, it contains tiny suspended flakes that give the surface a subtle shimmer in direct light. The challenge with metallics is avoiding mottling-those uneven dark patches that happen when the paint is applied too heavily in one spot. If the flakes don't lay down evenly, the repair will look like a different shade even if the color match is perfect. You want to focus on light, consistent layers to ensure the metallic particles distribute themselves evenly across the surface.

Best Practices

You can usually find your color information on the vehicle certification label located on the driver's door jamb, or more commonly on a detailed paint sheet taped inside one of your bedroom wardrobe doors. Before you spray or dab Itasca Sandstone Beige Metallic (check for code 43482-3), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a heavy metallic, and the flakes will settle at the bottom of the container quickly. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you move to the vehicle. Keep the container moving as you apply the paint to maintain a consistent flow. Allow plenty of drying time between layers so the paint doesn't get too wet, which prevents the metallic particles from sagging or clumping.