Land-Rover Sumatra Black Pearl (797/PBF) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Sumatra Black is not a simple, flat black. It acts more like a deep ink that shifts into a dark charcoal or even a navy blue when the sun hits it. Land-Rover introduced this as a sophisticated replacement for older blacks, and it gave the Range Rover and LR3 a more executive, liquid-like depth. Since your vehicle has been on the road for over a decade, you have likely noticed how this color picks up the light. It has a lot of character, which makes it look expensive, but it also means it shows every tiny swirl mark if you are not careful with your maintenance.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which is much more complex than a solid paint. It contains tiny mica particles that refract light to create that signature glow. The danger with a pearl like this is that the particles settle at the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, your repair will look like a flat, muddy black smudge instead of a deep metallic finish. Because these models often have a softer factory clear coat, your touch-up needs to be precise to blend in with the surrounding gloss.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the driver's side door pillar or on the radiator support bar under the hood. Before you apply Land-Rover Sumatra Black Pearl (check for code 797/PBF), you must shake the container for at least one full minute to get the pearls suspended. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes lay down. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the metallic bits from pooling in one spot. Give the paint plenty of drying time between light layers, especially in a cool garage or under the shade, to ensure the depth matches the rest of your Rover.