2013 Peugeot Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Peugeot Vibe

2013 was a big year for the Lion brand. While the rest of us were busy doing the Harlem Shake and wondering if "Vine" was the future of cinema, Peugeot was reinventing itself with the chic 208 hatchback and the surprisingly sleek RCZ. The palette shifted away from the loud, neon experiments of the early 2000s toward a more "European Executive" look. Our database has locked in the three colors that actually survived the decade with dignity: the deep, moody Blue China, the punchy Medium Blue, and that ever-present champagne-tinted Vapor Grey. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that Peugeot was moving upmarket, even if the factory was getting a little stingy with the materials.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2013, the factory floor was ruled by "Robot Efficiency." These mechanical painters are surgically precise, but they don't have a soul-and they certainly don't believe in "extra coats." The bean counters realized they could save a fortune by applying the thinnest possible layer of clear coat that would still pass a showroom inspection. The result? Your 2013 Peugeot looks like a million bucks until it hits its first gravel road. Because the paint is so thin, stone chips aren't just surface scuffs; they're deep craters that go straight to the primer. And if your car spent its life parked under the unforgiving sun, that razor-thin clear coat on the roof and hood is likely starting to look like a peeling sunburn.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2013 finish, remember: you are fighting against "Robot Efficiency." Do not-I repeat, do not-try to fix a chip with one big, thick blob of paint. You'll end up with a "paint wart" that sticks out worse than the original chip. Because this era's paint is so thin, you need to build your layers slowly. Apply a tiny amount, let it flash off, and repeat until you're level with the surrounding surface. Think of it like building a scale model, not slathering butter on toast. If you take your time, you can mimic that precise factory look without the factory's fragility.