1993 Bentley Background Info
The 1993 Bentley Vibe
1993 was the year of "Old World" meeting "New Power." Whether you were behind the wheel of a Turbo R or gliding in a Brooklands, you weren't just driving; you were occupying a zip code. In an era where most manufacturers were experimenting with neon teals and questionable purples, Bentley stayed in the library. While our database highlights the iconic Racing Green, don't think of it as a lack of variety-think of it as the only shade that mattered. It's the deep, rich finish that says you own the bank, the board, and the road.
Paint Health Check
Welcome to the "Peeling Era." By 1993, Bentley was using sophisticated basecoat/clearcoat systems to get that famous "Mirror Finish," but the industry was still perfecting the chemistry of the bond. After thirty years, the legend is still bulletproof, but the clear coat on the roof, boot lid, and tops of the fenders is likely hanging on by a prayer. If you start seeing white, flaky edges around the trim or a "milky" look on the flat panels, that's delamination-the silent killer of 90s luxury. Once the clear coat decides to depart the base color, it doesn't stop until it's finished.
Restoration Tip
If you find a rock chip, do not "get to it next season." In this era of paint, a chip isn't just a blemish; it's an entry point for air and moisture to get under the clear coat and start lifting it. Seal chips immediately. When you're touching up that Racing Green, make sure your color coat is level, then bridge the gap with a high-quality clear. You want to "lock" the edges of the existing factory clear coat down so the peeling doesn't migrate. It's not just a repair; it's structural security for your shine.