1970 Citroen Touch Up Paint (55 OEM Colors)

The 1970 Citroen Vibe

Welcome to 1970, the year Citroen decided that "sensible" was a four-letter word. This was the era of the legendary DS "Goddess" nearing its peak, the birth of the space-age SM, and the debut of the GS. While other manufacturers were content with three shades of brown, Citroen hit the labs and cooked up a staggering 55 colors. We're talking about a palette that ranges from the electric pop of Jaune Helianthe and Vert Printemps to the sophisticated depth of Angora Blue and Brouge Soleil. In 1970, if your car didn't look like it was styled for a sci-fi film set in a French vineyard, you simply weren't trying hard enough.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: you are firmly in the Single Stage Era. Back then, we didn't hide behind a clear coat; the color was the protection. These solvent-based finishes were thick, honest, and heavy on the pigment. But here's the agitation: if that Bordeaux Red or Cyclades Blue looks like it's been dusted with flour, you're looking at classic Oxidation. Without a clear layer to take the hit, the sun literally bakes the oils out of the finish, leaving it "chalky" and dull. It's not dead yet, but it's thirsty.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 1970 survivor, remember the Golden Rule of the Single Stage: It needs wax or it dies. Because this paint is porous, it reacts to the environment much more than modern "plastic-wrapped" factory finishes. If you're using our solvent-based match to fix a chip in that Sable Metallic, don't just stop at the paint. Once it's cured, you must seal it with a high-quality carnauba wax. This fills the microscopic pores of the paint and prevents the "chalk" from returning. Treat it like fine leather-keep it fed, keep it sealed, and it'll outlast the next three decades.