1982 Fiat Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The 1982 Fiat Vibe

Welcome to 1982-the year Fiat was trying to prove that "practical" didn't have to mean "boring." Whether you were carving corners in an X1/9 or soaking up the sun in a 124 Spider, these cars were all about character. In our database, we're tracking 9 distinct shades that defined the era. It was a time when Fiat wasn't afraid to get fancy with names like Bleu Micalizzato and Verde Green Metallic, though for every flashy Cherry Red out there, there was a workhorse in White just trying to get through the work week.

Paint Health Check

Since we're firmly in the Single Stage Era, your Fiat is dealing with paint technology that is as temperamental as its electrical system. Back then, they sprayed it on in one go-pigment and protection all mixed into one cocktail. The problem? That "protection" has a shelf life. If your Fiat has been sitting out, that Blue Metallic or Argento has likely developed a "chalky" skin. This is classic oxidation; the sun literally cooks the binders out of the paint, leaving a dull, dusty residue that makes the car look like it's been through a sandstorm.

Restoration Tip

Here's the deal: this paint is soft, and it needs a babysitter. If you're touching up a chip or a fade, remember that these factory coats were notoriously thin-some of the thinnest in the industry at the time. When you're buffing out that oxidation to get back to the true color, go easy; you don't have a clear coat "safety net" to protect you. Once you've got it looking like 1982 again, it needs wax or it dies. A high-quality sealant is the only thing standing between your fresh paint and a one-way trip back to "Chalk-Town."