1967 Citroen Touch Up Paint (52 OEM Colors)

The 1967 Citroen Vibe

It's 1967, and if you're driving a Citroen, you aren't just commuting-you're piloting a piece of the French avant-garde. Whether it's the spaceship-inspired DS (the "Goddess") gliding over cobbles on its hydropneumatic suspension or the humble 2CV proving that two cylinders and some corrugated steel are all you need for a revolution, these cars had a look that screamed "future." We've tracked down 52 distinct colors from this year alone. While the rest of the world was stuck in boring tans, Citroen was splashing the streets with Vert Tuileries, Brouge Soleil, and the moody Bleu Petrel. It was a time when your car's palette was as sophisticated as the wine in your picnic basket.

Paint Health Check

We are deep in the Single Stage Era here, kid. Back in '67, the factory wasn't messing around with "layers"-they mixed the pigment and the gloss into one thick, luscious hit of lacquer. It looks phenomenal when it's fresh, but it has a shelf life. If your 1967 survivor looks more like a chalkboard than a mirror, you're looking at serious Oxidation. Without a clear coat to hide behind, the sun literally bakes the life out of the pigment, leaving a white, powdery haze that robs the depth from colors like Angora Blue or Bordeaux Red. If you let it go too long, that chalky surface starts holding moisture, and on a Citroen, moisture is just an invitation for the "Rust Gods" to move in.

Restoration Tip

Here is the gospel: **Single stage needs wax or it dies.** If you're trying to bring back an original 1967 finish, don't just start sanding. Use a high-quality rubbing compound to "shave" off that dead, oxidized top layer and reveal the vibrant Jaune Helianthe hiding underneath. Once you've found the shine, you have to lock it down. Because there's no modern clear coat protection, that fresh pigment is naked to the world. Slather it in a high-grade carnauba wax or a sealant at least twice a year. If you skip the wax, the air will start eating your paint the second you pull out of the garage. Keep it oily, keep it sealed, and keep that Goddess shining.