Land-Rover Range Rover Sport Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Land Rover clearly didn't get the memo that most SUVs are supposed to be boring. With 160 recorded colors for the Range Rover Sport, they really went for it. Whether you're rocking the desert-ready Ipanema Sand Metallic, the moody Bosphorous Grey, or the vibrant Petrolix Blue, your car was designed to look like a million bucks-even when it's covered in mud. From high-gloss pearls to the specialized "Satin" finishes, they've provided a spectrum that covers everything from "English Countryside" to "Nightclub Valet."
What to Watch For
Before you start, you need to find your "LRC" code. You'll usually find it on a black sticker located on the driver's side door jamb or hiding under the hood on the radiator support bar. While this paint is world-class, it has its quirks. Keep an eye on the door handles and the lower edge of the tailgate; the paint there is known to bubble or peel if it's been exposed to too much road salt or intense sun. Also, those big, beautiful hoods are magnet for stone chips, and the roof can sometimes show early signs of clear coat wear if it doesn't see enough wax.
Driveway Repair Tip
Because Land Rover loves a deep, complex finish, your touch-up bottle is likely packed with metallic flakes or pearl pigments. These likes to settle at the bottom, so shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds-and I mean "maraca-player-in-a-salsa-band" shaking-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to dab tiny, thin layers into the chip rather than one big glob. If you're working with a metallic shade like Zermatt Silver, it requires patience to get the flakes to lay flat, so let each layer dry for 15 minutes before adding the next. This builds the color up naturally rather than creating a "mountain" of paint on your door.