1967 Fiat Background Info
The 1967 Fiat Vibe
1967 was the year Fiat truly hit its stride, putting half of Italy on wheels with the 500F and giving the rest of the world the timeless 124 Spider. While the Summer of Love was busy splashing tie-dye everywhere else, Fiat stayed classy. In our database, the standout survivor is the definitive White-the quintessential choice for a high-revving Cinquecento or a sleek 850 Coupe. It's a color that says you're more interested in the sound of a twin-cam engine than whatever was topping the charts in London.
Paint Health Check
We are firmly in the Single Stage Era, my friend. Back then, they didn't bother with fancy clear coats; they just sprayed the color on thick and let it work. This was real-deal acrylic enamel-tough as a Sicilian grandmother but prone to a specific kind of heartbreak: Oxidation. If your '67 looks like it's been dusted with flour, that's not dirt; it's the paint literally turning to chalk because it's thirsty for a shine. Unlike modern cars that peel like a sunburn, 1960s Fiat paint just gets tired and dull. If you ignore it, the sun will bake it right off the metal.
Restoration Tip
Here's the deal: It needs wax or it dies. Because there's no clear coat to protect that white pigment, you are the only thing standing between that paint and the elements. If you're touching up a chip, remember that you're working with a solvent-based finish that likes to be layered. Build your repair slowly to match the depth of that old-school factory enamel. Once it's cured, buff it until your arm aches, and then hit it with a high-quality carnauba wax. That wax isn't just for show-it's the "fake" clear coat your Fiat never had.