2024 International LT Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

If you manage a fleet or drive a 2024 International LT, maintaining its appearance is an important part of preserving the truck's value and professional image. Whether you are dealing with rock chips from the highway or minor scratches around the loading dock, getting the right touch-up paint is essential. Because International (Navistar) builds commercial trucks, they offer thousands of custom fleet colors alongside their standard factory palette.

Below is a guide to the standard factory colors for the 2024 International LT, how to locate your specific paint code, and tips for applying touch-up paint correctly.

Quick reference

Here are the most common standard factory colors offered for the 2024 International LT. Note: Because International caters heavily to commercial fleets, your truck may feature a custom fleet color not listed here. Always verify via your VIN if you are uncertain.

Where to find your paint code

Unlike standard passenger vehicles, commercial trucks like the International LT have unique locations for their identification tags. To find your exact paint code, check the following locations:

1. Driver’s Side Door Jamb: Open the driver’s side door and look for the vehicle certification label (often a sticker or a metal plate affixed to the B-pillar or the door edge itself). The paint code is usually listed near the bottom of this tag.
2. Line Setting Ticket (LST): Heavy-duty trucks come with a Line Setting Ticket, which lists every component and specification of the truck as it was built. This is sometimes located in the glove box or provided with the owner's manual. The exact factory paint code (and any secondary cab/chassis colors) will be printed here.
3. International Dealer via VIN: Because fleets frequently order custom colors, the most foolproof method to find your exact color code is to call an International Truck dealership parts department. Provide them with the last 8 digits of your VIN, and they can pull the exact mix code used on the assembly line.

Best touch-up paint sources

When dealing with a heavy-duty truck, you need durable paint that can withstand highway conditions. Here are the best sources for color-matched touch-up paint:

• International Dealerships: The best source for standard Navistar colors like Winter White or Viper Red. Dealerships often sell OEM touch-up pens and aerosol cans.
• AutomotiveTouchup: An excellent online source that can custom-mix paint based on your exact Navistar/International paint code. They offer everything from small bottles with brushes to professional-grade aerosol spray cans.
• Dupli-Color: While they primarily cater to consumer vehicles, Dupli-Color offers heavy-duty "Fleet and Implement" sprays. You can often find standard fleet white or black at local auto parts stores.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Great for custom fleet colors. If you provide them with your unique code, they can mix durable, commercial-grade urethane touch-up paint.
• Local Auto Paint Supply Stores: Shops that mix PPG, Axalta, or Sherwin-Williams automotive finishes can easily pull up International codes and mix a custom batch for you.

How to use touch-up paint

For a lasting repair that won't flake off at highway speeds, follow these steps:

1. Clean the area: Wash the chipped or scratched area with soap and water, then wipe it down with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol. Ensure there is no rust; if there is, carefully sand it away with fine-grit sandpaper.
2. Apply Primer: If the chip goes down to the bare metal or fiberglass hood, apply a small amount of automotive primer. Let it dry completely (usually 30 minutes).
3. Apply Base Coat: Shake the touch-up paint well. Using a fine-tipped brush or a toothpick, dab the color into the chip. Do not glob it on; apply thin layers, waiting 15-20 minutes between coats until the color sits just below the surface of the surrounding paint.
4. Apply Clear Coat: Once the base coat is dry (wait at least an hour), apply a layer of clear coat to seal the repair and provide UV protection. Let it cure for several days before washing or waxing the truck.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

While most commercial International LT trucks are painted in single-stage solid colors or standard metallics for ease of maintenance, some owner-operators opt for high-end pearl or tri-coat finishes.

If your truck has a metallic or pearl finish, getting a perfect match requires a bit more finesse. Metallic flakes can settle differently depending on how the paint is applied. When using touch-up paint on a metallic finish, make sure to agitate the bottle or spray can constantly to keep the flakes suspended. For tri-coat colors (which consist of a base color, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a clear coat), you must purchase a specific tri-coat touch-up kit. Apply the base coat first, followed by very thin layers of the pearl mid-coat until the depth matches the surrounding area, and finish with the clear coat.

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