Citroen White (AC 088) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This vintage shade is the quintessential French finish for 1976. Known as Blanc Meije, it appeared on everything from the late-production DS and the futuristic CX to the utilitarian 2CV. It is an honest, clinical white that was designed to reflect the heat of the Mediterranean sun while highlighting the radical curves and aerodynamic shapes of the era. Because your car belongs to a generation of Citroens that prioritized functional elegance, this color serves as a clean canvas that makes the unique silhouette of your vehicle the center of attention.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it contains no metallic or pearl particles. The main benefit is that it is much easier to apply than a metallic because you do not have to worry about the orientation of flakes or "tiger stripes" appearing in the finish. However, a solid white like this is very revealing. It will show any road tar, iron fallout, or surface rust that hasn't been properly cleaned away. Since your car has been on the road for nearly five decades, keep in mind that the original paint may have chalked or yellowed slightly due to UV exposure, which can make a fresh touch-up look brighter by comparison.

Best Practices

On older models from the mid-seventies, you can typically find the paint code stencilled directly onto the bulkhead or the top of the suspension mount inside the engine garage. Before you spray or dab Citroen White (check for code AC 088), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the pigments are fully integrated. Always test the color on the included card before touching the car to see how the fresh paint reacts with your specific surface. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up and allow plenty of drying time between each thin layer to ensure a flat, durable result.