Land-Rover Bonatti Grey Metallic (659/LAL) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Bonatti Grey is the suit-and-tie of the off-road world. On the LR3 and Range Rover, this shade provides a rugged, industrial edge that manages to look sophisticated even when covered in mud. It is a mid-to-dark charcoal that sits in the sweet spot between boring silver and high-maintenance black. Since your vehicle has been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish has likely weathered into a slightly flatter tone. This color is excellent at hiding road grime, but it requires a careful hand to match the depth of the factory metallic flakes.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, meaning it relies on a suspension of tiny aluminum flakes to catch the light. Metallics are prone to mottling, which looks like dark clouds or tiger stripes in the paint. This happens if the flakes don't lay down flat or if the application is too heavy in one spot. Because the metal particles are heavier than the pigment, they tend to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not maintain a consistent flow, the color will look darker in some areas and lighter in others.

Best Practices

To find your confirmation, look for a black identification plate on the driver's side door pillar or on the radiator slam panel under the bonnet. Before you spray or dab Land-Rover Bonatti Grey Metallic (check for code 659/LAL), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to ensure those metallic flakes are evenly distributed. Test the color on the included card to see how the shade reacts to your specific lighting. When applying, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Give the repair plenty of drying time between thin layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one thick coat.