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Pepper White on the 2CV
Finest Dips Auto Customs ran the full Alpha Automotive Paint system on this 1980 Citroën 2CV in Mini Pepper White 850 — a clean, bright factory white matched to the MINI Pepper White 850 code. The build ran the complete system: DTM primer-sealer, Mini Pepper White 850 basecoat, and HS Glamour clearcoat, all laid over a white ground coat so the color reads its full, intended depth.
Below is how it came together — the prep, the products, and the steps you'd follow to chase the same finish on your own 1980 Citroën 2CV.
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Finest Dips Auto Customs sprayed it start to finish with the same Mini Pepper White 850 vehicle paint kit we ship to every customer — no shop-only products. The system is the DTM primer-sealer, Mini Pepper White 850 basecoat, HS Glamour clearcoat, plus urethane reducer, HS activator, and the TSS cheat sheet to keep the ratios straight. The kit you'd buy is the kit on this 1980 Citroën 2CV.
The Color: Why Mini Pepper White 850?
Mini Pepper White 850 is an OEMatch automotive basecoat precisely matched to the MINI Pepper White (850) code — a crisp, bright white designed as a 2-stage system for a refresh, a color change, or a full metal-up restoration.
Sprayed over a white ground coat, Mini Pepper White 850 delivers full coverage and reads at its truest, cleanest tone — the white ground coat is the foundation the color was designed for, and the Mini Pepper White 850 kit ships with the DTM primer-sealer for exactly that.
Want to spray a Mini Pepper White 850 sample yourself?
This color doesn't have a pre-sprayed sample yet, but you can build your own DIY sample if you have spray equipment:
Every Way to Get Mini Pepper White 850
Whether you're painting a full vehicle, a motorcycle, a guitar, or just touching up with a spray can — Mini Pepper White 850 is available for every project size. Each kit includes matched products sized for the job.
MINI PEPPER WHITE 850 | OEMatch Automotive Vehicle Paint Kit
$693.12 USD
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MINI PEPPER WHITE 850 | OEMatch Automotive Basecoat
From$17.99 USD
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MINI PEPPER WHITE 850 | OEMatch Automotive Spraycan
$39.99 USD
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A bright white shows coverage inconsistency fast — keep your white ground coat uniform and your coats even so the panels match edge to edge.
What's Inside the Vehicle Paint Kit
These are all the products included in the Mini Pepper White 850 Full Vehicle Paint Kit. Every product is already matched and compatible — no hunting across brands, no guessing on ratios.
DTM Primer-Sealer (AP-7541) — The ground coat Mini Pepper White 850 is built on. AP-7541 DTM primer-sealer lays a uniform, full-coverage foundation so the color reads exactly as designed.
Mini Pepper White 850 Basecoat — Mini Pepper White 850 basecoat is the color itself — a factory-matched OEM white, reduced and sprayed in even 2-stage coats.
HS Glamour Clear (AC-4521) — AC-4521 HS Glamour clearcoat lays the deep, glassy gloss over the color and locks in UV and chip protection.
Alpha Urethane Reducer (AR-3000 Series) — Alpha urethane reducer thins the basecoat to a spray-ready consistency for even, controlled coats.
HS Activator (AH-7100 Series) — AH-7100 HS activator catalyzes the HS Glamour clear so it cures hard, clear, and durable.
TSS Cheat Sheet — The TSS cheat sheet keeps every mix ratio and flash window at hand through the whole job.
Optional Add-Ons
The vehicle paint kit has everything you need to go from prepped surface to finished paint. But depending on where your project is starting, these add-on bundles can save time and money on the prep and masking side:
Bodywork Bundle
$175.00
Body filler, abrasives, and everything for panel repair. Ideal if your project needs dent or rust repair before paint.
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Light Bodywork Bundle
From $92.99
Dolphin Glaze finishing putty and OptiGrit sanding abrasives. Perfect for filling pinholes, minor scratches, and light surface imperfections.
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Mask & Mix Bundle
$75.00
Mixing cups, strainers, masking tape, and masking paper. Everything you need for clean, precise masking and easy paint mixing.
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Linear Blocking Tools Starter Set
From $236.50
CNC-cut polycarbonate sanding blocks with lifetime warranty. Produces perfectly flat, straight panels for a professional finish.
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OptiGrit PSA Sandpaper Bundle
$64.99
Complete PSA sandpaper set in 80, 180, 220, and 320 grit. The full grit progression for blocking and prep, sized for long boards.
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Step 1: Prep & Bodywork
Every finish this clean starts with the metal underneath. The 1980 Citroën 2CV was blocked straight and the old finish knocked down with OptiGrit abrasives before a single coat went on — skip this and Mini Pepper White 850 will telegraph every flaw.
Step 2: DTM Primer-Sealer (White Ground Coat)
A white ground coat of DTM primer-sealer is the foundation Mini Pepper White 850 was built on — it's what lets the color read full and true. Lay it uniform and let it flash before basecoat.
Step 3: Mini Pepper White 850 Basecoat
Mini Pepper White 850 basecoat mixes with Alpha urethane reducer and builds in smooth, even coats until the color comes up evenly across every panel. Let each coat flash — patience here is what makes the finish look deep instead of blotchy.
Step 4: HS Glamour Clearcoat
HS Glamour clearcoat, catalyzed with HS activator, is where the depth comes alive — it buries the color in gloss and gives you the wet, glassy finish you see on the finished 1980 Citroën 2CV. This is also your UV and chip protection.
Step 5: Cut & Buff
Once the clear is fully cured, a light cut with fine OptiGrit and a buff brings Mini Pepper White 850 to a mirror. Reference the TSS cheat sheet for the ratios and flash windows so nothing gets rushed.
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Everything used on this 1980 Citroën 2CV — DTM primer-sealer (your white ground coat), Mini Pepper White 850 basecoat, HS Glamour clearcoat, reducer, activator, and cheat sheet — in one kit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Mini Pepper White 850 basecoat is an OEMatch color matched to the MINI Pepper White 850 code, so it blends and re-sprays to factory appearance.
A white ground coat. The Mini Pepper White 850 vehicle paint kit lays a uniform DTM primer-sealer so the white covers fully and reads clean and bright.
Yes — Mini Pepper White 850 is available in an aerosol spray can color-matched to the same basecoat for small repairs.
Every Product Used in This Build
MINI PEPPER WHITE 850 | OEMatch Automotive Vehicle Paint Kit
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MINI PEPPER WHITE 850 | OEMatch Automotive Basecoat
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DTM Primer-Sealer AP-7541 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Glamour Clearcoat AC-4521 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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Urethane Reducer AR-3000 Series | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Activator AH-7100 | Alpha Automotive Paint
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