1982 Citroen Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1982 Citroen Vibe

Welcome to 1982, the year Citroen was busy proving that "aerodynamic" didn't have to mean "boring." Whether you were floating over the pavement in a spaceship-like CX, dodging traffic in a Visa, or rocking the retro-cool 2CV Charleston, you were making a statement. We've focused our attention on the survivors of this era, specifically those iconic deep reds like Rouge de Garance and Rouge Delage. These weren't just colors; they were personality traits for a car that refused to look like anything else on the road.

Paint Health Check

If your 1982 Citroen is still wearing its original suit, you're dealing with the Single Stage Era. This was the age of "living" paint-there's no clear coat standing between the elements and the pigment. The legend of these cars is bulletproof, but the paint has a fatal flaw: Oxidation. Those deep reds are notorious for turning into a chalky, matte pink if they spend too much time in the sun. It's not "patina," it's the paint literally starving for oils and protection. If it looks like a chalkboard, the pigment is drying out from the top down.

Restoration Tip

Since you're working with single stage paint, the good news is you can actually "shave" off the dead stuff to find the shine buried underneath. Grab a clay bar first to pull out the decades of embedded road grime, then use a dedicated polish. You'll see your pad turn bright red-don't panic, that's just the oxidized layer coming off. Once you've hit fresh pigment, remember the golden rule for 1982: It needs wax or it dies. Seal that surface with a high-quality Carnauba or sealant immediately to lock the oils back into the pores, or you'll be back to "Salmon Pink" by next summer.