1961 Citroen Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1961 Citroen Vibe

Paris in 1961 was a playground of space-age curves, from the revolutionary DS "Goddess" to the indestructible 2CV. This was the year Citroen mastered the art of looking sophisticated while being mechanically eccentric. In a world of flashy American chrome, the French were leaning into more "cerebral" tones. We've focused our database on the survivors that defined the era, specifically the legendary Grecian Gray-a color that perfectly captured the cool, industrial elegance of the early sixties.

Paint Health Check

You are officially in the Single Stage Era. Back in '61, your Citroen didn't have the luxury of a clear coat; the pigment was the only thing standing between the steel and the sky. While these old enamels were sprayed on thick, they are prone to "chalking" or oxidation. If your Grecian Gray looks more like a dusty chalkboard than a car, the paint isn't dead-it's just suffocating. However, the real danger is Citroen's notoriously thin factory metal. Once that single-stage skin starts to fail and the "chalk" takes over, moisture finds its way into the seams, and these cars start to return to the earth faster than a falling souffle.

Restoration Tip

Since you're dealing with 1960s tech, your best friend is a high-speed buffer and a steady hand. You need to "exfoliate" the dead, oxidized layer of pigment to find the fresh color hiding underneath. But here is the Salty Painter's golden rule for 1961: it needs wax or it dies. Without a protective wax or sealant to close up those pores after a repair, the sun will bake the remaining pigment into a matte mess in under six months. Keep it sealed, or keep your welder handy for the rust that's sure to follow.