Land-Rover Borealis Black Metallic (2357) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not a standard black. Since your Range Rover or Range Rover Sport belongs to the elite SVO Premium Palette, it carries a finish that mimics the depth of a dark winter sky. In a garage or under heavy clouds, it appears as a deep, liquid obsidian. Once you pull it into the light, the finish transforms. It is designed to look like a solid surface that has been infused with light, giving the vehicle a presence that standard factory blacks cannot match.

Technical Details

Borealis Black is a high-content metallic finish. This means the paint is packed with microscopic flakes that provide its signature depth. The risk here is mottling. If the flakes are not distributed evenly, they tend to cluster together, creating dark, blotchy patches that look like shadows or bruises on the panel. To avoid this, you must ensure the flakes stay suspended in the mix rather than sinking to the bottom of the container. A consistent flow is the only way to keep the reflection uniform across the repair area.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the black data plate located on the driver's side door jamb. Before you apply Land-Rover Borealis Black Metallic (double check that your door pillar says 2357), you must shake the container for at least two minutes to wake up those heavy metallic pigments. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flake density looks right. When you are ready for the car, keep the container moving in steady, even passes. Avoid heavy coats that might cause the paint to sag, and always respect the drying time between layers to let the metallic particles settle into place.