1999 Citroen Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 1999 Citroen Vibe

Welcome to 1999-the year the Saxo was the undisputed king of the supermarket car park and the Xsara was busy dominating the rally world. Citroen was feeling adventurous at the turn of the millennium, ditching the boring greys of the early 90s for a palette with some serious French flair. We've focused on the survivors of this era, keeping the deep, pearlescent Mauritius Blue and the unapologetic Orange Mango alive in our archives. Whether you're touching up a Xantia or a Berlingo, these colors were designed to stand out, even if the factory didn't always make them to last forever.

Paint Health Check

If you're looking at a 1999 Citroen, you're dealing with the height of the Peeling Era. By the late 90s, the factory had moved fully into two-stage basecoat and clearcoat systems. The finish looked spectacular on the showroom floor, but as any salty painter will tell you, the bond between that vibrant base color and the top lacquer can be temperamental. This era is notorious for "delamination"-where the clear coat starts to lift and flake away like sunburned skin, especially on the hood and roof. If you see white, crusty edges around a stone chip, that's the clear coat losing its grip. Once it starts to "ghost," the clock is ticking.

Restoration Tip

In this era of paint, a tiny stone chip is more than just an eyesore; it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. My advice? Seal those chips immediately. If you've got a 1999 model in Med Red or Medium Purple, don't wait for a sunny weekend. Clean the chip, dab in your basecoat, and ensure you bridge the gap between the color and the surrounding clear coat. This seals the "edge" of the lacquer, preventing the wind and rain from getting underneath and turning a small repair into a full-panel respray.