1964 BMC Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The 1964 BMC Vibe

1964 was the height of the "Swinging Sixties," and the British Motor Corporation was right in the middle of it. Whether you were tossing a Mini Cooper around a tight corner or cruising in an Austin-Healey 3000, these cars had a presence that modern "efficient" boxes just can't replicate. We've kept the flame alive with 9 of the era's most iconic survivors in our database. We aren't just talking about your standard Black or Racing Green; we're talking about the sophistication of Peat, the coastal cool of Riveria Blue, and the untouchable class of Healy Blue. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that you'd arrived-likely with a bit of oil on your boots and a grin on your face.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Single Stage Era here. In 1964, "clear coat" was something people did to their fingernails, not their fenders. Your BMC was sprayed with thick, honest lacquer or enamel that was designed to be polished until your arms gave out. The good news? It doesn't "delaminate" or peel off like a cheap sunburn the way 90s cars do. The bad news? It's porous. Over the decades, UV rays and oxygen have likely turned your Basilica Blue or Chelsea Gray into a dull, chalky mess. This "oxidation" is the paint literally dying of thirst. If you rub a finger across the hood and it comes away the same color as the car, your paint is screaming for help.

Restoration Tip

Since this is single-stage paint, your mantra is simple: It needs wax or it dies. Modern thin factory finishes are like a plastic wrap, but 1964 paint is more like skin-it needs to be sealed. When repairing a chip with our solvent-based touch-up, don't just "blob and go." Because this paint is thick and shrinks slightly as the solvents evaporate, build your repair in thin, patient layers. Once it's level and cured, hit it with a high-quality Carnauba wax. That wax is the only thing standing between your Old English White No. 2 and a one-way trip to "Chalk Town." Treat it like the vintage machinery it is, and it'll keep that deep, oily glow for another sixty years.