COLOR CODELRC569/HYF - Brooklands GreenLand-Rover Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is British heritage distilled into a single shade. While your Land Rover was built in 1997, this color reaches back much further, echoing the deep, racing greens seen at the legendary Brooklands motor circuit. It is a sophisticated, gentlemanly green that looks as correct covered in mud on a Defender as it does polished to a mirror shine on a Range Rover P38. Because it is a darker tone, it is incredibly forgiving when it comes to hiding road grime, making it the perfect choice for a vehicle meant to actually leave the pavement.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains tiny mica flakes that give the paint its depth and shimmer. These flakes are your best friend and your worst enemy. If they are not distributed evenly, the repair will look darker or "patchy" compared to the rest of the panel. Since your vehicle has been facing the elements since the late nineties, the original paint has likely shifted slightly in tone. This makes the metallic particles even more important for tricking the eye and achieving a clean blend.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Land-Rover Brooklands Green (check for code LRC569/HYF), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to wake up those metallic flakes. You can usually find your paint code on the radiator slam panel under the bonnet or on the driver's door pillar. Test the color on the included card first to see how the light hits the mica. When you are ready to apply, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down flat rather than clumping in one spot. Give the area plenty of drying time between light coats to prevent the metallic finish from looking muddy.