1982 Bentley Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1982 Bentley Vibe

1982 was the year Crewe decided to put a pair of running shoes on a tuxedo. With the launch of the Mulsanne Turbo-affectionately dubbed "Crewe's Missile"-Bentley finally started to step out of the long shadow of Rolls-Royce. Whether you're piloting a Mulsanne or one of the final T-Series derivatives, these cars were built for presence, not just transport. Our database shows that for this year, the color that truly defines the era is Racing Green. It wasn't just a choice; it was a statement of intent. If you're lucky enough to have a survivor in this shade, you're looking at the ultimate intersection of British muscle and aristocratic grace.

Paint Health Check

Back in '82, we were still firmly in the Single Stage Era. This isn't your modern "base-plus-clear" sandwich where a plastic shell does all the heavy lifting. This is old-school, high-solid paint where the pigment and the protection are one and the same. The good news? It's deep enough to dive into. The bad news? It's alive and it breathes. If your Bentley has spent any time at all under the sun without a cover, you're likely seeing "Oxidation"-that dreaded chalky, milky fade that makes Racing Green look like a dusty chalkboard. Without a clear coat to act as a shield, the environment is literally eating the pigment off the surface.

Restoration Tip

Listen close: with 1982 single-stage paint, it needs wax or it dies. If you're using a polish and your applicator pad turns green, don't have a heart attack-that's actually a good sign. It means you're stripping away the dead, oxidized layers to reveal the fresh, vibrant color underneath. Once you've leveled that surface, you must seal it immediately. Think of wax as the life-support system for your paint. If you skip the protection, the oxidation will be back before the next oil change. Treat the metal like the royalty it is, and keep a thick barrier between that Racing Green and the outside world.