Waitomo Grey Metallic (1AR/LKS/2200) Touch-Up Paint for Land-Rover

The Look

Waitomo Grey is a heavy-hitter that gives your Land-Rover a solid, machined look. While it shares space with other dark tones, this color has a depth that makes a Range Rover Sport or Evoque look like it was carved from a single block of granite. It is a practical choice for an LR4 or Discovery Sport because the charcoal base hides road dirt. Since your vehicle has been on the road for a few years, you might notice the paint has a blue or violet undertone when the sun hits the panels.

Technical Details

This is not a basic grey. It is a premium metallic finish that incorporates pearlescent mica flakes. These tiny crystals act like prisms, which is why the color seems to shift in different lighting. The risk with this kind of depth is mottling, where the metal flakes cluster and create dark streaks or spots. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, those flakes won't lay flat. Thin, controlled layers are the way to ensure the mica settles in a uniform pattern.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Land-Rover Waitomo Grey Metallic (check for code 1AR/LKS/2200), you must shake the container for a full minute to lift the heavy metallic particles off the bottom. You can find your code on a black manufacturer tag on the driver's side door jamb or the radiator support under the hood. To get a match, keep the container moving and allow for the full drying time between applications. Always test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle to verify the flake density. If you are working in a garage or the shade, use a bright light to see how the pearl behaves as it dries.