1995 Alfa-Romeo Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The 1995 Alfa-Romeo Vibe

By 1995, Alfa-Romeo was fully leaning into that sleek, wedge-shaped "Nuova" design language. Whether you were piloting a 164 through a mountain pass or turning heads in the then-new GTV, the aesthetic was pure Milanese swagger. We've curated the essential survivors of this era, focusing on the heavy hitters that actually aged with dignity. You've got the obligatory Alfa Red-the heartbeat of the brand-and the sophisticated Bordeaux and Verde Tropico Metallic, which perfectly captured that mid-90s obsession with deep, earthy jewel tones. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that you chose soul over a sensible German sedan.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. In 1995, the factory was moving deep into high-solids clear coat systems. On paper, it was supposed to provide a deeper shine for those metallics; in reality, it created a ticking time bomb known as "delamination." If your Alfa has been sitting under the Mediterranean (or Floridian) sun, you've likely seen it: the clear coat starts flaking off in thin, crispy sheets like a bad sunburn, leaving the base color underneath dull and exposed. The solid colors, especially the Alfa Red, are notorious for "pinking" if the clear layer fails, turning your rosso firecracker into a dusty carnation.

Restoration Tip

In this era, a stone chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish-it's an entry point for disaster. Once a chip pierces the clear coat, moisture and air get trapped between the layers, causing the clear to lift and spread. My advice: seal your chips immediately. Don't wait for the weekend. The moment you see a pinhole in that Verde Tropico, get some color on it and seal the edges. By locking down the perimeter of the chip, you stop the delamination process in its tracks before the wind at highway speeds starts peeling your hood like an orange.