2025 Citroen Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2025 Citroen Vibe

Welcome to 2025, where Citroen's "All Models" lineup looks like it just rolled off the set of a high-budget sci-fi flick. Whether you're piloting an electric e-C4 or the sleek C5 X, the aesthetic is pure, calculated minimalism. While the world spent the last decade obsessed with flat, "primer-style" grays, we've focused on the survivors that actually have some soul-like Gris Aluminum Metallic. It's the kind of silver that makes these modern French curves pop without looking like a kitchen appliance. It's sophisticated, sure, but don't let the shine fool you; there's a lot less "substance" under that gloss than there used to be.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, we used to measure paint thickness with a ruler; now, these factory robots apply layers so thin they're practically transparent. They call it "Robot Efficiency," but I call it "Vulnerability." These 2025 finishes are hard and brittle, which is a nasty combination for real-world driving. One stray pebble on the highway isn't just a scratch-it's a crater that goes straight through to the primer. We're also seeing reports of the clear coat getting cranky on horizontal surfaces like the roof if the car spends too much time under the sun. If you see the edges of your panels looking a little "sharp" or pale, that's the factory film giving up the ghost.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on these 2025 models, you have to fight the urge to be a hero with a heavy hand. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory finish is so thin, a giant glob of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Apply a tiny amount, let it shrink and dry, and then add another. You want to mimic that factory-flatness. If you try to fill a deep chip in one shot, the solvent won't outgas properly, and you'll end up with a soft, squishy spot that'll fall out the first time you hit it with a high-pressure wash. Patience is the only way to beat the robots.