1968 Alfa-Romeo Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1968 Alfa-Romeo Vibe

Picture 1968: The Giulia GTV is carving corners on the Autostrada, and the Spider 1750 Veloce is making everyone look twice. Back then, paint wasn't just a finish; it was a statement. We've focused our collection on the survivors of that era-the shades that defined the Italian soul. Whether you're looking at the deep, sophisticated Burgundy or the legendary, heart-racing Montecatini Rosso, these colors weren't just sprayed on; they were part of the car's personality. This was the peak of the thick lacquer era, where a car had enough pigment on it to actually feel like a solid object.

Paint Health Check

The 1968 Alfa-Romeo sits squarely in the Single Stage Era. Back in the day, we didn't have clear coats to hide behind. The shine came from the pigment itself. The good news? You'll never have to worry about a clear coat peeling like a bad sunburn. The bad news? This paint is alive, and it's hungry for oxygen. If your Rosso looks more like a dusty pink or your Burgundy has turned into a chalky mess, that's classic "Oxidation." Without a protective layer, the sun cooks the oils right out of the finish, leaving you with a flat, matte ghost of a car. And don't get me started on the steel underneath-1960s Italian metal had a habit of returning to the earth the moment it saw a rain cloud, so if the paint breaks, the rust begins.

Restoration Tip

If you're touching up a survivor, remember: It needs wax or it dies. Because there's no clear coat to protect the color, your wax or sealant is the only thing standing between your paint and the atmosphere. When you apply your touch-up, give it plenty of time to gas out, then seal it tight. If you're trying to bring back an old finish, be careful with the buffing wheel. You're working with real lacquer or enamel here; you can pull a shine out of it that modern "thin" factory paint can only dream of, but if you get too aggressive, you'll be staring at bare Italian steel before you can say "Bellissima."