1982 Ferrari Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The 1982 Ferrari Vibe

Welcome to 1982-the year of Magnum, P.I., the launch of the Mondial, and the swan song of the legendary 512 BBi "Boxer." While the world was obsessed with Rosso Corsa, the real connoisseurs were ordering their 308s in Bianco Polo. It was the "Miami Vice" aesthetic before the show even aired-crisp, surgical, and effortlessly cool. We've focused our database on these rare survivors, because in an era where everyone wanted to blend in with a sea of red, a white Ferrari was the ultimate power move.

Paint Health Check

Back in '82, the Italians were still spraying high-solids single-stage paint. It's thick, it's luscious, and it has more soul than any modern finish, but it comes with a catch: it's "alive." Unlike modern cars, your 1982 Ferrari doesn't have a plastic shield of clear coat to hide behind. The pigment is right there on the surface, exposed to the elements. The Legend is a masterpiece, but if the car has been sitting under the sun since the Reagan administration, that Bianco Polo is likely suffering from "Chalky Fade." This is heavy oxidation where the binders in the paint break down, leaving a milky, matte residue that looks more like a chalkboard than a supercar.

Restoration Tip

Since you're dealing with a Single Stage finish, you have to remember the Golden Rule of the eighties: It needs wax or it dies. This paint is "thirsty." If you see white pigment on your microfiber towel when you're polishing, don't panic-that's just the dead layers coming off to reveal the fresh color underneath. Once you've leveled it out, you must seal it immediately. Treat that paint like a vintage leather jacket; if you don't keep it hydrated with a high-quality wax or sealant, the sun will turn your Italian exotic into a desert salt flat. Build your layers slowly and keep it out of the UV rays.