Land-Rover LR3 Touch Up Paint (41 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Land Rover didn't just give us a color palette for the LR3; they gave us a world tour. With 41 colors recorded, they really went for it-offering everything from the safari-ready Atacama Sand to the deep, regal Tonga Green Metallic and the adventurous Maya Gold. Whether your rig looks like it belongs at a muddy hunt club or a valet stand in the city, there is a specific shade of "outdoorsy" for every owner.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you'll need to find your paint code. On the LR3, this is usually hiding on a black sticker located on the passenger side front door pillar (the B-pillar) or occasionally on the radiator support bar under the hood. Look for a three-digit code (sometimes starting with "LRC"). As for the paint itself, Land Rovers are famous for a bit of "character" in their old age. Keep an eye on the door handles and the lower edge of the tailgate; the paint tends to bubble there where different materials meet. You'll also want to look closely at the flat surfaces like the hood and roof, as the clear coat can get tired from too much sun and start to flake away. If you see a chip, catch it early before the weather gets under the edges!

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many LR3 colors involve heavy pearls and metallics (we're looking at you, Zambezi Silver and Buckingham Blue), your biggest secret weapon is a good arm workout. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds longer than you think is necessary-you need to wake up those metallic sparkles so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you're ready to apply, remember that the LR3's paint can be a bit sensitive. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, use the "tiny dot" method. Apply a very thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. Matching these complex colors requires patience, but building it up in thin layers will give you a much smoother finish that disappears into the rest of the panel.