COLOR CODEAC-080 - Volcan Gray MetallicCitroen Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Citroen carries a shade that defined the late seventies' push toward industrial elegance. Since this color only appeared in 1979, it marks your car as a specific moment in the history of models like the CX and GS. It is a deep, mechanical gray that manages to look sophisticated without being flashy. Because it was on the market for such a short window, you are essentially preserving a rare artifact every time you repair a chip or scratch.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with microscopic silver particles. These flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them perfectly, the paint will look dark and blotchy. Before you spray or dab Citroen Volcan Gray Metallic (check for code AC-080), you must shake the container until you hear the mixing ball rattling freely, then keep going for another full minute. If the metallic flakes clump together, you will see "mottling"-ugly dark stripes or spots-once the paint dries.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on a small round disc riveted to the firewall or bulkhead inside the engine bay. On some 1979 models, the code is instead stamped or painted directly onto the suspension turret. Before you start, find a cool spot in your garage away from direct sun. Test the color on the included card to confirm the metallic flakes are laying down flat. When you are ready to apply the paint, keep the container moving in steady, even passes to maintain consistent flow. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the metallic finish stays uniform across the repair.