1968 BMW Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1968 BMW Vibe

1968 was the year BMW finally showed the world they weren't just making "bubble cars" anymore. This was the peak of the Neue Klasse revolution, where the lean 1600 and the legendary 2002 started eating up asphalt and turning heads. Back then, BMW wasn't trying to offer every shade of the rainbow-they were focused on the survivors that looked just as good at a stoplight as they did on a mountain pass. We've honed in on the essential duo that defined the era: the timeless, deep Black and the unmistakably period-correct Florida green. If you're driving a '68, you aren't looking for a gadget; you're looking for a machine that smells like gasoline and looks like a masterpiece.

Paint Health Check

You're dealing with the Single Stage Era, my friend. In 1968, we weren't coddling cars with plastic-wrapped clear coats; we were spraying thick, honest pigment that dried in the open air. The good news? That paint has "depth" modern robots can't replicate. The bad news? It's vulnerable. Without a clear coat to protect it, your 1968 finish is in a constant battle with the sun. If your 2002 looks a bit "chalky" or has that matte, dusty feel, that's Oxidation. The paint is literally drying out and turning into powder. It's not dead yet, but it's thirsty.

Restoration Tip

Here's the cold, hard truth: 1960s paint needs a babysitter. It needs wax or it dies. If you're touching up a spot, remember that the surrounding paint has likely faded over the last half-century. Once you've applied your repair, you've got to commit to a high-quality carnauba wax or a sealant. Think of it like skin-without a protective layer, the UV rays will chew right through that fresh pigment. Buff it gently, seal it often, and that "Florida" green will keep looking like a postcard from Munich instead of a relic from a scrapyard.