2005 Citroen Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2005 Citroen Vibe

Ah, 2005. The year Citroen decided the future should look like a bubble and drive like a spaceship. Whether you were piloting the quirky C3 or the high-tech C4 with its fixed-hub steering wheel, you were likely doing it in a sea of metallic shimmer. In the mid-2000s, Europe was obsessed with the "Silver Sled" aesthetic, and we've made sure to preserve the undisputed king of that era: Gris Aluminum Metallic. It was the color that defined the professional, "techno-chic" French look-sleek, precise, and everywhere from the Berlingo van to the executive C5.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real. Your 2005 Citroen is a child of the Peeling Era. By this point, factory clear coats were being applied with clinical efficiency, but they hadn't quite perfected the bond between the metallic base and the protective top layer. If your hood or roof looks like it's suffering from a bad case of sunburn, you're looking at "delamination." Once a stone chip or a bird dropping breaks that top seal, moisture crawls underneath and starts lifting the clear coat like a cheap sticker. If you catch it while it's just a tiny crater, you're in luck; if you wait until it's a "flake," you're looking at a full respray.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2005 metallics? Seal it or lose it. Because these clear coats are prone to lifting, a single neglected rock chip on your Gris Aluminum fender is a ticking time bomb. Use your touch-up pen to seal any exposed edges immediately. You want to "bridge" the gap between the clear coat and the metal to prevent air and water from getting a foothold. A dab of paint now saves you from watching your entire roof peel away in the rearview mirror next year.