1971 Alfa-Romeo Touch Up Paint (6 OEM Colors)

The 1971 Alfa-Romeo Vibe

1971 was a year of absolute Italian swagger. Marcello Gandini's Montreal was finally hitting the streets with its V8 growl, and the 1750 GTV was busy being the most beautiful thing on four wheels. Whether you were carving through the Alps or just parked outside a cafe, an Alfa in 1971 didn't just blend in-it made a statement. We've focused our database on the true survivors of this era, capturing the six core tones that defined the tarmac, from the high-voltage Canary Yellow and Signal Red to the deep, sophisticated soul of Rosso Amaranto and English Racing Green.

Paint Health Check

Back in '71, "clear coat" was something people used on their fingernails, not their cars. This was the peak of the Single Stage Era. Your Alfa was sprayed with thick, honest pigment that bonded directly to the primer. The problem? This paint is effectively alive-it breathes, and it has a nasty habit of "surrendering" to the sun. If your Alfa Red looks more like a dusty, chalky pink or your Gray Metallic has lost its luster, you're looking at heavy oxidation. Without a protective barrier, the surface layer of the paint literally turns to dust, leaving you with a finish that feels like a chalkboard and looks like a tragedy.

Restoration Tip

Because this is single-stage technology, the rule of the shop is simple: It needs wax or it dies. If the finish is looking chalky, don't panic-there's usually plenty of "meat" left on the bone because these coats were applied thick. You'll need to gently machine-polish the dead, oxidized layer away until you hit fresh, vibrant pigment. Once you've brought that Italian glow back to life, you must seal it immediately. Use a high-quality, heavy carnauba wax to create a sacrificial barrier against the elements. If you skip the wax, that fresh shine will vanish back into a matte mess before the next vintage rally.