COLOR CODE2317 - Scafell GreyLand-Rover Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is an SVO Ultra Metallic finish, which places it several tiers above a standard factory grey. On the broad, flat panels of a Range Rover or Range Rover Sport, this color behaves like a chameleon. In the shade, it looks like a deep, technical charcoal, but direct sunlight pulls out a cool sparkle and a subtle plum undertone. Because your vehicle is relatively new, the original finish still has a high level of depth. You are dealing with a premium choice that was designed to make the car look like it was carved from a single block of metal.

Technical Details

The "Ultra Metallic" designation means this paint carries a heavy load of metallic flakes. These flakes are what create that expensive shimmer, but they are also heavier than the paint pigment and will settle at the bottom of the container within minutes. If the flakes are not perfectly suspended, the touch-up will look dull or significantly darker than the surrounding panel. You also have to watch out for mottling, which happens when the flakes cluster together into dark, bruise-like spots. Before you spray or dab Land-Rover Scafell Grey (check for code 2317), you must mix it thoroughly to ensure that sparkle is even.

Best Practices

Land-Rover typically hides the paint code on a black sticker in the driver's side door jamb, though you should also check the passenger side or under the hood near the radiator if it is not there. Test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic flakes lay down. Whether you use a nozzle or a pen, keep the container moving to prevent the metal particles from piling up in one spot. Work in the shade and apply the paint in thin, light layers. This allows the flakes to orient themselves correctly during the drying time, ensuring the repair catches the light just like the factory finish.