1989 Citroen Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1989 Citroen Vibe

1989 was the year the "Double Chevron" truly embraced the future. The CX was passing the torch to the XM-the futuristic, wedge-shaped "Car of the Year"-while the BX continued its reign as the king of the hydropneumatic commute. These cars were designed with sharp, geometric lines that demanded a clean, high-contrast finish to look right. While the era toyed with funky metallics, we've focused on the ultimate survivor: Blanc. In 1989, a crisp white Citroen wasn't just a car; it was a rolling piece of French architectural minimalism that looked just as good parked outside a bistro as it did on the autoroute.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of the Peeling Era. By 1989, Citroen was fully committed to the basecoat-and-clearcoat system, but the chemistry of that time hadn't quite mastered the art of "sticking around." If your car has spent its life outdoors, you're likely seeing the classic delamination: the clear coat starts to lift and flake off like sunburned skin. This usually hits the horizontal surfaces-roof, bonnet, and the top of the hatch-first. Once that clear layer separates from the Blanc basecoat, the paint loses its UV protection and its shine, leaving you with a dull, patchy mess that no amount of wax can fix.

Restoration Tip

The secret to saving a 1989 finish is to stop the "Clear Coat Creep" before it takes over a whole panel. Most peeling starts at a simple stone chip where moisture and air get under the clear layer and start prying it away from the base. Seal your chips immediately. If you're doing a repair, you must feather the edges of the existing clear coat back with a fine-grit sandpaper until you reach a spot where the clear is still firmly bonded. Don't just "blob" paint over a peeling edge, or the old clear will continue to lift underneath your repair. Use our solvent-based formula to get that original bite and seal the edges tight against the elements.