2012 Maserati Touch Up Paint (6 OEM Colors)

The 2012 Maserati Vibe

2012 was a mood. It was the year of the GranTurismo S and the Quattroporte-cars that looked like they were doing 100 mph while sitting in a driveway. Maserati wasn't just building transportation; they were dressing Italian royalty. The palette from this era reflects that "old money" swagger. We've focused on the survivors that actually defined the road: the brooding Grigio Alfieri, the deep Grigio Granito Metallic, and Nero WB, which is basically wet ink in solid form. If you were feeling loud, you went for the Ruby Red Tricoat-a color that looks more like jewelry than automotive finish.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2012, the suits in the boardroom had "Robot Efficiency" down to a science. Those factory sprayers were precise, but they were also stingy. While the finish on a 2012 Maserati looks like a million bucks, it's often thinner than a lawyer's promise. The clear coat is beautiful but brittle. Because these cars sit so low to the tarmac, that sleek nose is a magnet for "peppering"-thousands of tiny rock chips that eat through the thin layers faster than you'd expect. If you see white dots appearing on your hood, it's not dust; it's the road winning the war of attrition.

Restoration Tip

When you're patching up a Maser from this vintage, remember: build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory paint is so thin, a single heavy drop of touch-up will stand out like a mountain on a plain. Use a fine-tipped applicator and apply the paint in thin, successive passes. You want to slowly "level up" the chip until it's flush with the original clear coat. It takes more time, but it's the only way to mimic that factory-smooth finish without making it look like your car has the measles.