COLOR CODELRC961/HAF - Epsom Green MetallicLand-Rover Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Epsom Green is the defining color for a generation of Land Rover owners. If you drive a Discovery, Freelander, or a P38 Range Rover from the turn of the century, there is a high chance it wears this shade. It is a deep, forest-inspired green that feels at home in the countryside and gives the vehicle a traditional, sophisticated appearance. Because your vehicle has likely been on the road for twenty years, the original finish might have shifted slightly due to sun exposure, so keep that in mind as you begin your repair.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to give the paint its characteristic depth. Darker metallics like this are prone to mottling, which looks like cloudy or dark patches in the finish. This happens if the flakes do not lay down flat or if they clump together. To avoid this, you need to ensure each layer is thin. If the paint goes on too heavy, the flakes will swim and settle unevenly, which creates a blotchy look that is very noticeable on a dark green surface.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on the VIN plate located in the garage-facing engine bay near the radiator or on the door pillar. Before you apply Land-Rover Epsom Green Metallic (check for code LRC961/HAF), you must shake the container for a full sixty seconds to distribute those metallic flakes properly. Test the color on the included card first to see how it matches your panels. When you begin, keep the container moving to maintain a steady flow from the nozzle or brush. Allow plenty of drying time between light coats to build the color safely without causing the paint to run or the flakes to bunch up.