1995 Bentley Background Info
The 1995 Bentley Vibe
In 1995, Bentley was the undisputed king of "muscle in a tuxedo." While the rest of the world was experimenting with plastic bumpers and bubble-shaped sedans, Crewe was still turning out heavy-hitting legends like the Turbo R and the Azure. These weren't just cars; they were rolling country clubs with enough torque to restart a dead planet. In an era where the streets were flooded with champagne beige and teal, the only color that truly mattered for a gentleman's express was Racing Green. It was the definitive look for the man who wanted to go 150 mph while sitting on a dead cow and surrounded by a small forest's worth of walnut veneer.
Paint Health Check
You're currently standing in the thick of "The Peeling Era." By 1995, Bentley had perfected their "Mirror Finish"-a process that involved twelve hours of hand-polishing with lamb's wool-but they were using early high-solids clear coats to get that deep, liquid gloss. The problem? That clear coat has a shelf life. After nearly thirty years, you're likely seeing the dreaded "Delamination." It starts as a tiny white cloud or a flake at the edge of a panel that looks like a bad sunburn. Once that clear coat loses its grip on the basecoat, it's a race against time before your hood looks like a dry-aged steak.
Restoration Tip
If you've got a chip on a 1995 Bentley, do not wait for the weekend. On these mid-90s finishes, a rock chip is an open invitation for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the lifting process. Seal chips immediately. When you're doing a touch-up, make sure you bridge the gap between the fresh paint and the original factory clear to "lock down" the edges. Since these cars were built with serious paint thickness, don't be afraid to build your repair in thin layers. Just remember: you're trying to save a hand-finished masterpiece, not slap a band-aid on a budget hatchback.