1978 Ferrari Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 1978 Ferrari Vibe

Welcome to 1978-the year of Studio 54, the debut of the 512 BB, and the 308 GTS officially becoming a pop-culture icon. While the disco era was drowning in shades of Harvest Gold and Avocado Green, Maranello stayed focused on what actually looked good at 160 mph. In our vault, we've focused on the absolute survivor of the bunch: Nero (Black). A 1978 Ferrari in deep black isn't just a car; it's a midnight tuxedo for a V8 engine. It was the sophisticated choice for the owner who knew that while red grabs the headlines, black earns the respect.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Single Stage Era here. Back in '78, we weren't spraying a clear "blanket" over the color to hide our sins; the pigment and the protection were mixed together in one heavy, solvent-based hit. This means your Ferrari's paint actually "breathes," but it also means it's prone to the dreaded Oxidation. If your black paint is looking more like a dusty chalkboard than a mirror, that's the paint literally drying out from UV exposure. The Legend may be bulletproof, but the lack of a modern clear coat means the environment is constantly trying to turn your Nero back into a dull, flat grey.

Restoration Tip

Here is the gospel from the booth: It needs wax or it dies. Because this is single-stage paint, you can actually "feed" it. If the finish has gone chalky, you aren't looking at "failure"-you're looking at a thirsty surface. A high-quality solvent-rich polish can often pull that deep black pigment back to the surface. However, remember that every time you buff, you're taking a tiny bit of the car with you. Once you get that shine back, seal it immediately with a heavy carnauba wax. Think of it as a sacrificial layer; let the sun eat the wax so it doesn't eat your Ferrari.