Citroen Argent Green Metallic (AC-527) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the specific moment in 1973 when French automotive design leaned into sophisticated, muted palettes. It is more of a ghostly, silvery sage than a vibrant green, appearing almost grey in the shade and coming to life with a mossy shimmer under direct sun. Because your car was manufactured during this era, the original finish has likely softened over the decades. This makes your touch-up work vital for restoring the visual depth that defined models like the DS and SM.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the liquid contains thousands of tiny aluminum flakes. These particles are responsible for that signature 1970s glow, but they require a steady hand. If you apply the paint too thickly, the flakes will sink and bunch up, creating dark, muddy patches that look like bruises on the bodywork. You want these flakes to lay flat and even. Proper layering is the difference between a repair that disappears and one that stands out as a dark spot.

Best Practices

On most vintage models from this year, you can find the identity disc or a stencil under the hood, often located near the suspension tops or on the inner firewall. Before you spray or dab Citroen Argent Green Metallic (check for code AC-527), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up those heavy metallic particles. Test the color on the included card to get a feel for the flow and to see how the flakes settle. Keep the container moving at all times during application to ensure the silver particles distribute evenly across the surface. Allow for plenty of drying time between light layers so the finish doesn't sag or trap moisture.