2020 Bentley Background Info
The 2020 Bentley Vibe
2020 was a year the rest of the world spent in sweatpants, but Bentley was still out there turning out rolling cathedrals like the Continental GT and the Bentayga. While everyone else was focusing on "social distancing," Bentley designers were leaning into a palette of high-end stealth and arctic clinicals. We've curated the heavy hitters that actually survived that strange year-the essential trio of Anthracite, Blue Crystal, and Ice. Whether your Bentley was built for the boardroom or a high-speed run to a private airstrip, these colors defined the modern "Old Money" aesthetic of the decade.
Paint Health Check
Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2020, even a Bentley was subject to the gospel of "Robot Efficiency." Don't get me wrong, the factory finish is glass-smooth and hand-inspected, but the clear coat is measured in microns, not millimeters. This modern factory enamel is harder than a tax auditor's heart, but it's brittle. When you're pushing 600 horses, the road tends to fight back. Because the layers are so lean, a stone chip doesn't just nick the surface; it craters. If you look closely at your front bumper, it's likely "peppered" with road rash that looks like a light meteor shower. You might even find a few factory "dust nibs" or sanding pigtails buried in the clear-remnants of the human touch trying to keep up with the assembly line.
Restoration Tip
The secret to fixing these modern finishes is patience. Because this paint is so thin, you must build your layers slowly; don't blob it. If you try to fill a chip in one heavy go, the paint will shrink and leave a visible "rim" around the repair, or worse, stand out like a sore thumb against that factory-flat surface. Use a fine-tip brush or a micro-applicator to dab the color in, let it dry, and repeat until the depth matches the surrounding panel. Also, make sure you've scrubbed away any leftover shipping adhesive or wax residue first-modern clear coats are notoriously picky about what they'll let stick to them.