Land-Rover Mariana Black Pearl (860/PEL) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This finish is a master of disguise. Under the gray clouds of a typical morning, your vehicle looks like a standard, imposing black. However, once the sun hits the panels of your LR4 or Range Rover Sport, a deep midnight blue shimmer wakes up from within the paint. It was the choice for owners who wanted the authority of a black car but the character of a custom navy. Because your Range Rover has been tackling the elements since the mid-2010s, the original finish has likely lost some of its depth to fine scratches, so a fresh touch-up will remind you just how much blue is actually hidden in that surface.

Technical Details

You are working with a Pearl finish, which is fundamentally different from a basic flat color. It uses translucent mica flakes rather than simple silver metallic bits to create its signature glow. These flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly before you apply Land-Rover Mariana Black Pearl (look for code 860/PEL), you will end up with a repair that looks like a dull, flat black smudge. The blue pearl only works if the flakes are suspended evenly throughout the paint as you apply it.

Best Practices

Open your driver-side door and look for the identification sticker on the pillar to confirm your code. Before you touch the car, test the color on the included card in direct sunlight to see the blue transition for yourself. To get the best result, shake the container for at least a full minute. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the pearl flakes from clumping in one spot. This paint thrives on thin, light layers; give it plenty of drying time between coats so the mica can set properly. If you rush it and apply the paint too thick, the "flip" from black to blue will look muddy instead of crisp.