1970 Alfa-Romeo Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 1970 Alfa-Romeo Vibe

In 1970, Alfa-Romeo wasn't just building cars; they were forging personality out of Italian steel and sheer bravado. Whether you were redlining a 1750 GTV through the Apennines or catching the sunset in a Series 2 Spider Veloce, the experience was visceral, loud, and vibrantly colored. Our database focuses on the survivors of this high-octane era-the shades that defined the brand's soul. We're talking about the holy trinity of Italian presence: the legendary Alfa Red, the sophisticated Burgundy, and the sharp, unapologetic Signal Red. These weren't just paint codes; they were heartbeats in liquid form.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Single Stage Era, a time when paint had "soul" because it was literally breathing. Unlike modern cars that hide behind a plastic-like shell, your 1970 Alfa was finished in a thick, pigment-rich enamel that stands alone against the elements. The legend of these cars is bulletproof, but the reality is that without a clear coat to protect it, your paint is in a constant state of chemical warfare with the sun. If your Burgundy looks more like a dusty plum or your Alfa Red has turned into a chalky pink eraser, you're looking at Oxidation. The pigment is drying out and dying on the vine.

Restoration Tip

Here is the hard truth from the spray booth: 1970 enamel is thirsty. If you try to buff out that chalky fade without feeding the paint first, you're just sanding away history. Use a heavy polish to cut through the dead oxidation and reveal the vibrant pigment hiding underneath, but don't stop there. In this era, it needs wax or it dies. A high-quality solvent-based wax acts as the "artificial skin" that 1970 forgot to give it. Seal it tight, or you'll be watching your Signal Red turn back into a pale imitation of itself by next season.