AC-332 - Orange Citroen Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a time capsule of 1977. It was a brief, bold moment in the catalog that defined the personality of the 2CV and the CX during the disco era. It is a deep, saturated orange that looks best when the light hits the panels. Since your car has seen decades of UV exposure, the original paint has likely faded into a lighter version of itself, so expect the fresh touch-up to look richer than the surrounding area. This color was available for all models that year, acting as a loud, unapologetic signature of the brand's creative peak.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you can skip the stress of metallic flakes and mottling. The benefit is an easier blend, but the risk with a high-pigment solid is that it shows every nick and sanding mark left behind. Solid colors are thick and provide excellent coverage, but if you apply too much at once, the paint will sag. Build the depth through thin layers rather than one heavy pass to ensure a smooth surface that matches the factory level of gloss.

Best Practices

Search the firewall for a small, round metal disc or look at the suspension turrets under the hood to find your color ID. Before you spray or dab Citroen Orange (check for code AC-332), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to ensure the shade matches the current state of your panels. Whether you use a pen or a can, keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up in a single spot. Work in a garage or the shade to allow the paint enough drying time without the sun forcing the surface to skin over too fast.