2013 Maserati Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Maserati Vibe

2013 was a crossroads for the trident. The GranTurismo was still the undisputed king of the valet stand, screaming through the gears with that Ferrari-sourced soul, while the sixth-generation Quattroporte was just starting to stretch its legs as the world's fastest boardroom on wheels. This was the year Maserati decided they wanted to be seen everywhere, not just on posters. We've focused our vault on the shades that actually defined that "Italian Executive" swagger-the ones that survived the years of highway debris and sun-soaked coastlines. Whether it was the deep, brooding Nero WB, the sophisticated Grigio Alfieri, or the jaw-dropping Ruby Red Tricoat, these cars were meant to be driven fast and looked at often.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk reality. Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2013, factory robots had gotten a little too good at their jobs. They were programmed for "efficiency," which is a fancy way of saying they applied the bare minimum to make it look like glass on the showroom floor. If you've got a 2013 GranTurismo or Quattroporte, you've likely noticed that the nose of the car looks like it's been through a gravel storm. The clear coat is thin, and the "orange peel" texture from the factory can be a real headache if you're trying to level a repair. The Ruby Red Tricoat is the real diva here-that color lives in the clear coat itself. If you get too aggressive with a buffer or try to sand down a chip too fast, you'll burn through that tinted layer and find yourself looking at a pink spot that no amount of wishing will fix.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2013 metal? Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory finish is so lean, a giant drop of touch-up paint will sit on the surface like a sore thumb and won't level out naturally. You want to apply your color in thin, patient passes. If you're working on one of those metallic grays like Grigio Granito, multiple light coats will help the metallic flakes lay down flat so they catch the light just like the original panels. Once the color is right, let the clear coat do the heavy lifting for the height. Patience is the only way to beat the robots at their own game.