2000 Maserati Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The 2000 Maserati Vibe

Welcome to the year 2000, where the Trident was finally getting its groove back under the watchful eye of Ferrari. This was the era of the 3200 GT-the one with those iconic "boomerang" LED taillights that looked like they belonged in a sci-fi flick. The color palette wasn't just paint; it was a statement of intent. We've focused our collection on the heavy hitters that actually survived the era: Bianco Birdcage, which pays homage to Maserati's racing royalty, the deep and moody Blu Sebring Metallic, and Nero Carbonio Metallic, a black so rich it looks like a fresh coat of Italian asphalt at midnight. These weren't colors for the faint of heart; they were for the guy who wanted his grand tourer to look expensive even while sitting at a red light.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real about the "Peeling Era." By 2000, Maserati had moved firmly into the basecoat/clearcoat world, but Italian clear coats from this period are known for having a bit of a temperamental "personality." You're dealing with a soft finish that's prone to deep etching from environmental hazards-bird droppings will eat into a 3200 GT's hood faster than a hungry local at a trattoria. The real enemy here, though, is delamination. If you spot a white, chalky haze or a silver flake starting to lift at the edges of the roof or the boot lid, that's the clear coat losing its grip on the base. Once it starts lifting, it's like a bad sunburn-it's only going to spread.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2000-era Maserati paint? Seal your chips immediately. Because these clear coats are prone to delaminating once the seal is broken, a tiny rock chip isn't just an eyesore-it's an entry point for air and moisture to start prying the clear away from the color coat. When you're doing a repair, don't just blob the paint in. Clean the area with a steady hand, apply your base color in thin, patient layers, and ensure you bridge the gap between the chip and the surrounding clear. If you catch it early and seal that wound, you'll keep that Bianco Birdcage looking like a showroom masterpiece instead of a peeling relic.