1986 Bentley Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1986 Bentley Vibe

Welcome to 1986-the year of high finance, power suits, and the "brute in a suit" himself: the Bentley Turbo R. While the Mulsanne and the Eight were holding down the traditional fort, the 1986 lineup was all about presence. In our records, the heavy hitter is Racing Green. We've focused on this survivor because, frankly, it's the only color that truly defined the era. It's deep, it's brooding, and it looks just as good parked in Mayfair as it does tearing up a B-road. This wasn't just paint; it was a statement of intent sprayed in heavy, hand-finished layers at Crewe.

Paint Health Check

Being a 1986 model, you're sitting right in the heart of the Peeling Era. Bentley was transitioning their tech during this period, and while the hand-flatting process was legendary, the early clear coat systems from the mid-80s haven't all aged like fine scotch. The big threat here is delamination. If you look closely at the edges of the boot or the roof and see what looks like a white, flaky sunburn, that's the clear coat losing its grip on the base color. Once that bond breaks, the gloss is gone, and the elements start chewing on your Racing Green pigment.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1986 steel: Seal your chips immediately before the clear lifts. On these cars, a stone chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for moisture to get underneath that top layer. Once water gets between the base and the clear, the delamination spreads like a virus. Don't wait for a full respray. Clean the area, dab your touch-up precisely, and lock that edge down. You're not just fixing a spot; you're preventing a whole panel from peeling away.