Land-Rover Carpathian grey Metallic (1AU/LKT/2204) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not a flat, utilitarian charcoal. Since your Discovery Sport or Range Rover Sport rolled out between 2017 and 2022, you have likely noticed how this color behaves like a chameleon. In the garage or under heavy clouds, it carries a brooding, near-black gravity. Once you pull into the sunlight, the finish reveals its true nature as a sophisticated graphite with a heavy crystalline sparkle. It was designed to highlight the sharp lines of the Evoque and the rugged stature of the LR4, providing a premium depth that masks road grime better than almost any other dark shade in the Land-Rover catalog.

Technical Details

This is a premium metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes designed to catch the light at different angles. The challenge with a deep grey like this is a phenomenon called mottling. If the paint goes on too heavy or unevenly, those metallic flakes can bunch together, creating dark spots or "tiger stripes" that ruin the factory look. Because the pigment is so dark, any inconsistency in how the flakes lay down will be visible. You are aiming for a uniform distribution so the repair reflects light the same way as the original bodywork.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the driver-side door jamb or on the radiator support under the hood. Before you spray or dab Land-Rover Carpathian grey Metallic (check for code 1AU/LKT/2204), you need to shake the container for at least two minutes to fully suspend those heavy metallic particles. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flakes are mixing properly. When applying, keep the container moving and focus on thin, light layers. This prevents the paint from pooling and allows the drying time to settle the flakes flat against the surface. If you are using a pen, use light dabs rather than long strokes to keep the metallic texture consistent with the surrounding area.