2006 Peugeot Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 2006 Peugeot Vibe

2006 was a big year for the lions of Sochaux. You had the 207 making its debut, trying to fill the massive shoes of the 206, while the 307 and 407 were holding down the fort for the "sensible" European driver. It was an era where the industry was obsessed with "refined neutrals"-not quite boring, but definitely polite. In our database, we've focused on the real survivors of this class, like the deep, iconic Blue China and that quintessential mid-2000s Silver Green. These weren't just colors; they were the armor of the everyday French commuter.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the era of "Robot Efficiency." By 2006, the robots in the factory had become masters of precision, but precision usually means they used just enough paint to cover the metal and not a drop more. Because of this, the factory finish on these Peugeots is notoriously thin. You'll notice that while Medium Blue still catches the sun, the clear coat on the roof and hood is likely starting to "delaminate"-that's painter-speak for the clear skin peeling off like a bad sunburn. Once that factory clear starts to lift at the edges of a stone chip, it's a race against time before the elements turn your sleek 207 into a patchy mess.

Restoration Tip

Since we're dealing with the "Thin Paint Era," the secret to a professional-looking repair is patience with your layers. Don't just dump a massive blob of paint into a chip and hope for the best; the factory didn't apply it that way, and neither should you. Build your layers slowly, letting each one flash off until the chip is level with the surrounding surface. If you try to do it in one shot, the paint will shrink as it cures, leaving a visible "crater" that looks worse than the original chip. Keep it thin, keep it steady, and you'll keep that French lion looking factory-fresh.