2016 Bentley Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2016 Bentley Vibe

By 2016, Bentley was leaning hard into that "Moody British Sky" aesthetic. Whether it was the Continental GT tearing up the M4 or the Mulsanne looming in a Mayfair driveway, the look was all about sophisticated, high-gloss neutrals. We've focused our collection on the survivors of this era-the heavy hitters like Anthracite and Granite that define that charcoal-suit-on-wheels look, Ice for that crisp winter morning feel, and Blue Crystal for when you actually wanted people to notice you. It was a time of massive road presence and paint that looked deep enough to swim in, provided you knew how to look after it.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2016, even the boys in Crewe were answering to the gods of "Robot Efficiency." While the finish on these cars is remarkably level, the actual thickness of the clear coat is thinner than a Vegas prenup. The robots are precise, sure, but they're stingy. Because these cars have the aerodynamic profile of a stately home and the speed of a low-flying jet, they catch rock chips like a magnet. On a 2016 Bentley, you aren't just looking for fading; you're looking for those tiny craters on the hood where the hard, brittle clear coat has taken a hit. If you don't seal those "pepper marks" early, that beautiful factory finish starts to lose its bond around the edges of the chip.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2016 finish, remember: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory clear is so thin and hard, a giant "mountain" of touch-up paint will look like a sore thumb and be a nightmare to level later. Use a fine-tipped brush or even a toothpick to drop the color into the center of the chip and let it flow out. Give it time to shrink down. You want to build the repair up in thin stages until it's just a hair below the surrounding surface. This era's paint responds best to patience, not a heavy hand.