1977 Alfa-Romeo Touch Up Paint (12 OEM Colors)

The 1977 Alfa-Romeo Vibe

It's 1977, disco is bleeding out of every FM radio, and Alfa-Romeo is still stubbornly building cars that look like they belong on a coastal road in Amalfi. Whether you were piloting a Series 2 Spider Veloce or an Alfetta GT, you had a decent spread of 12 colors to choose from. While the rest of the world was drowning in "Harvest Gold" and "Avocado Green" kitchen appliances, Alfa kept it sharp with picks like Giallo Pozzuoli and English Racing Green. We've kept the survivors alive in our database, from the pure Chalk White to the deep, moody Navy Blue. Back then, your car didn't just blend into a sea of silver crossovers; it made a statement-usually "I enjoy high-revving twin cams and frequent trips to my mechanic."

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Single Stage Era. In '77, "Clear Coat" was something you applied to a fingernail, not a fender. Your Alfa was sprayed with thick acrylic enamel where the pigment and the protection were one and the same. The problem? That pigment is currently fighting a losing battle against UV rays. If your Alfa Red looks more like "Chalky Pink" or your Signal Red has developed a white, dusty film, you're looking at heavy oxidation. Because there's no clear coat to peel, the paint doesn't delaminate; it just slowly turns back into dust. And don't get me started on the "Russian Steel" rumors of the era-if the paint barrier breaks, the rust starts the countdown to extinction.

Restoration Tip

Since you're dealing with single-stage paint, you've actually got a hidden advantage: you can "shave" off the damage. Use a light rubbing compound to cut through that chalky oxidation and reveal the fresh, vibrant Ruby Red Metallic or Canary Yellow hiding underneath. But here's the salty truth: once you buff it, it needs wax or it dies. Without a modern wax or sealant to act as a sacrificial barrier, that fresh pigment will oxidize again before the next oil change. Treat it like a vintage leather jacket-keep it fed, keep it sealed, and keep it out of the midday sun.