1978 Bentley Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1978 Bentley Vibe

In 1978, Bentley was busy perfecting the "standard steel saloon" with the T2 and the Silver Shadow II. It was a time of immense transition-monocoque bodies were the new law of the land in Crewe, but the paint shop hadn't quite surrendered to the robot-sprayed future yet. While other manufacturers were drowning their cars in disco-era metallic flakes and harvest golds, the Bentley crowd stuck to what they knew. Our database highlights the survivor that defines this year: Racing Green. It wasn't just a color choice; it was a statement that while the world was changing, British excellence remained steadfast and deep-toned.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Single Stage Era. Back in '78, clear coat was something the Germans were playing with, but Bentley was still laying down thick, pigment-rich layers of single-stage enamel. This stuff is legendary for its depth, but it's got a "chalky" Achilles' heel. If your Bentley has been sitting out, that Racing Green probably looks more like a dusty chalkboard than a jewel-toned masterpiece. That's Oxidation for you-the top layer of the paint is literally dying on the vine. It's not "peeling" because there's no clear coat to lift; it's just fading away, losing its oils and its soul.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1978 paint is simple: It needs wax or it dies. Because this is single-stage paint, you can actually "bring it back" in a way you can't with modern cars. A light buffing will remove that chalky oxidation and reveal the fresh pigment underneath-you'll see the green on your buffing pad, and that's a good thing! But once you've leveled it, you have to seal it immediately. Use a high-quality carnuba-based wax to replace those lost oils. If you leave it "naked" after a buff, the sun will turn it chalky again before you can finish your afternoon tea. Feed the paint, and it'll outlast us all.