Rolls-Royce Medium Blue (R71) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the essence of a mid-summer sky over the Goodwood Estate. While it only appeared on the production sheets for a single year, it graced every model in the lineup, from the stately Phantom to the driver-focused Wraith. It serves as a sophisticated alternative to the more common dark navies, offering a brighter, more approachable character that highlights the hand-sculpted body lines of your car. Since this shade was so short-lived, you are preserving a very specific moment in the brand's modern history.

Technical Details

This is a complex metallic finish that relies on a precise suspension of fine flakes to achieve its depth. Unlike solid colors, metallics can be temperamental during application; if the flakes clump together, you will see dark patches or "stripes" across the surface. This effect, often called mottling, happens if the paint is applied too heavily in one spot. To keep the finish looking uniform, you must ensure the metallic particles lay down flat and even, which preserves that factory-correct shimmer across the panels of your 2017 model.

Best Practices

You will typically find your color identification plate on the driver side door pillar or under the hood on the front core support. Before you spray or dab Rolls-Royce Medium Blue (check for code R71), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to fully wake up those metallic flakes. Do not skip this; the heavy pigments settle at the bottom and are vital for a match. Test the color on the included card first to see how the light hits the flakes. When you move to the car, keep the container moving to maintain a steady flow and avoid heavy buildup. Let the drying time work for you, applying thin layers until the blemish disappears.