1958 Austin Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The 1958 Austin Vibe

1958 was a hell of a year for the British Motor Corporation. It was the year the "Frogeye" Sprite started winking at the world and the Austin-Healey 100-6 was busy looking like rolling royalty. We've locked down the 8 essential shades that defined the era, from the punchy Colorado Red to the legendary Old English White No. 2. These colors weren't just for show; they were the identity of an empire moving out of post-war drabs and into the vibrant saturations of the late fifties. Whether you're spraying a classic Tweed Gray or the deep, mossy Deep Green, you're dealing with the heavy-pigment "tough as nails" era of British steel.

Paint Health Check

You are firmly in the Single Stage Era. Back then, we didn't have robots or fancy clear coats to hide behind; the color was the protection. This paint is thick, honest, and "live." But here's the rub: because there's no clear coat, your Austin is prone to "Oxidation." If that Maltese White or Sandy Beige is looking like a dusty chalkboard, that's the paint literally dying on the surface. It's thirsty. If you don't keep these single-stage enamels sealed, the sun will bake the oils right out of the finish until it turns into a chalky mess that rubs off on your shirt.

Restoration Tip

Before you go stripping it down to the metal, remember that this old-school paint has a lot of "meat" on the bone. If it's looking dull, you can often bring back the 1958 factory glow with a steady hand and a good rubbing compound to shear off that oxidized top layer. Once you hit fresh pigment, don't leave it naked. In this era, it needs wax or it dies. A heavy coat of carnauba is the only thing standing between your Austin and the elements. Treat it like a leather boot-keep it fed, keep it sealed, and it'll outlast us all.