1977 Bentley Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1977 Bentley Vibe

1977 was a year of absolute high-society swagger. It was the debut year for the T2-the car that refined the "Series I" madness into a more drivable, rack-and-pinion legend-and the coachbuilt Corniche was still the ultimate status symbol for anyone with a castle and a driver. While the rest of the automotive world was drowning in a sea of Harvest Gold and Avocado Green, Bentley kept it dignified. We've focused our database on the survivors, and in 1977, the only color that truly mattered for a gentleman's express was Racing Green. It wasn't just a choice; it was a statement of intent.

Paint Health Check

You're looking at the peak of the Single Stage Era. Back in '77, we weren't messing around with thin layers of plastic; we were spraying real, thick pigment that you could actually sink your teeth into. But here is the catch: because there's no clear coat standing guard, these finishes are prone to "Oxidation." If your T2 or Corniche has been sitting under the sun for too long, that deep Racing Green is going to start looking like a dusty chalkboard. This "chalky fade" happens when the paint's binders give up the ghost, leaving the pigment exposed to the elements. It's a slow death, but it's preventable.

Restoration Tip

Listen close, because this is the golden rule for 1977 steel: It needs wax or it dies. If you're touching up a chip or reviving a dull panel, remember that single-stage paint is alive-it breathes and it porous. Before you apply your Racing Green touch-up, you've got to strip away that oxidized "dead" paint with a fine polish to find the true color underneath. Once you've leveled the repair, seal it immediately with a high-quality carnauba wax. If you don't feed the paint with a protective barrier, the oxygen in the air will turn your restoration into a matte mess before the next oil change.