1962 BMC Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The 1962 BMC Vibe

1962 was the year the British Motor Corporation really hit its stride. The MGB had just rolled off the line to replace the A, the "Big Healey" 3000 was screaming through the countryside, and the Mini was busy becoming a global icon. We've managed to preserve 10 of the most essential colors from this vintage-a list that reads like a high-society guest list. Whether you're spraying the legendary British Racing Green No. 1, the rally-ready Almond Green, or the sophisticated Old English White No. 2, these colors weren't just paint; they were a statement of intent. BMC gave you enough variety to ensure that whether you were a racer or a librarian, your car looked like it belonged.

Paint Health Check

You're looking at a survivor from the Single Stage Era. Back then, we didn't hide our work under a plastic-looking clear coat; the pigment did all the heavy lifting. The good news? This paint is thick, honest, and has a depth you just can't get out of a modern robot. The bad news? It's prone to "The Chalky Fade"-what we call oxidation. Because there's no clear shield, the sun and oxygen have spent the last sixty years trying to turn your Healy Blue or Connaught Green into a dull, powdery mess. If the surface looks matte and feels like a blackboard, the paint is literally starving for oil and protection.

Restoration Tip

When dealing with 1962 single-stage paint, remember my golden rule: It needs wax or it dies. If you're touching up a rock chip in Maroon or Surf Blue, don't go looking for a second bottle of clear-you won't find one. You're building the color and the gloss in one shot. Once your repair is leveled and buffed, keep a heavy coat of high-quality wax on it. This seals the pores of that old-school finish and keeps the oxygen from turning your hard work back into a chalk factory. Treat it like a living thing, and that shine will stay deep enough to drown in.