2015 Peugeot Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The 2015 Peugeot Vibe

2015 was a year of French flair and quiet confidence. Peugeot was riding high on the success of the 308-taking home the European Car of the Year trophy-and the 208 GTi was reminding everyone that "hot hatch" didn't have to be a German phrase. We've kept a close eye on the survivors of this era, and our database currently tracks 8 distinct shades that defined the look. It's a palette that proves Peugeot had a serious thing for the sea; from Bleu Kyanos to Blue China and Silver Blue, five out of our eight colors are variations of blue. If you weren't driving a White 308 or an Orange 208, you were likely draped in some form of Medium Blue sophistication.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the "Thin Paint Era." By 2015, the robots at the factory had reached peak efficiency, which is great for Peugeot's bottom line but a headache for your bonnet. These cars left the line with micron-thin layers applied with surgical precision. The result? A finish that looks spectacular until a stray pebble from a lorry decides to introduce itself. Unlike the thick, bulletproof shells of the 90s, this clear coat is lean and mean-it doesn't "buff out" as much as it disappears if you're too aggressive. The real danger here isn't just the chip; it's the delamination. Because the coats are so thin, once the clear is breached, it loses its grip on the basecoat faster than a lead-footed driver in a 208 GTi.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on a 2015 Peugeot, leave the "blob and pray" method in the past. Since the factory application was so thin, a giant glob of touch-up paint will stand out like a sore thumb. Instead, build your repair in layers. Use a fine-tipped brush or even a toothpick to drop in the basecoat, let it shrink back, and repeat until you're just below the surface. When it comes time for the clear, don't over-apply-you want to mimic that tight, factory-fresh robot finish. If you're sanding to level things out, go incredibly easy; you have very little "meat" in the surrounding clear coat before you're down to the primer.