1968 BMC Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The 1968 BMC Vibe

1968 was a year of transitions at the British Motor Corporation. Between the merger madness and the smoke of the Longbridge plant, BMC was churning out some of the most iconic sheet metal on the planet-the Mk II Mini, the MGB Roadster, and the last of the big Austin-Healeys. Our database honors 10 of the era's survivors, a palette that perfectly captures the "Mod" era's shift from 1950s pastels into 1970s earth tones. We're talking about the creamy soul of Old English White No. 2, the botanical punch of Florida Green, and that quintessential British Racing Green No 2 that looks fast even when the car is up on jack stands.

Paint Health Check

Being a product of the Single Stage Era, your 1968 BMC wasn't born with a protective clear coat shield. Back then, the color and the gloss were one and the same-thick, solvent-heavy layers of synthetic enamel or acrylic lacquer. The legend says this paint is bulletproof, but the reality is "chalky." Without a clear coat, your Pale Primrose or Peat is highly susceptible to oxidation. If your paint looks like someone rubbed a blackboard eraser over it, that's the pigment dying from UV exposure. Once that chalky fade sets in, the paint becomes porous, inviting the infamous British "rust lace" to start snacking on your floor pans and sills.

Restoration Tip

With single-stage paint, the golden rule is simple: It needs wax or it dies. If you're touching up a chip in Basilica Blue or Riveria Blue, don't just dab it and walk away. Because this paint breathes and oxidizes, you need to "feed" the surrounding original finish with a high-quality carnauba or sealant to prevent the new patch from looking like a bright island in a sea of matte. When prepping for a touch-up, use a light rubbing compound to remove the dead, oxidized top layer first. This reveals the true color underneath, ensuring our solvent-based match blends seamlessly into the original 1960s depth.