Land-Rover Velar Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Land Rover really went for it with the Velar, recording a staggering 37 different colors. While it might seem like they were aiming for "50 Shades of Grey" with names like Corris Grey, Eiger Grey, Charente Grey, and Zadar Grey, they also threw in some absolute showstoppers. From the deep Portofino Blue to the ethereal Flux Satin and the adventurous Lantau Bronze, this car was designed to look like a rolling piece of modern art. Whether you're rocking a classic Fuji White or the moody Santorini Black, your Velar has a "rich" finish that deserves a little respect.
What to Watch For
Before you start, you'll need your DNA-the paint code. On the Velar, you'll find it on a black sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Keep an eye out for a three-digit code (like 1AB or 1AU). As for the paint itself, Land Rover clear coats are known for being a bit "polite"-meaning they are soft and can pick up scratches or chips easily, especially around those fancy flush-mount door handles and the front hood. You might also notice the black gloss trim on the pillars can get a bit "cloudy" or peel over time; while those aren't easily fixed with a paint pen, keeping your body paint sealed will prevent the edges from lifting.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Velar colors-like Firenze Red or Silicon Silver-rely on heavy pearls and metallics to get that luxury shimmer, your bottle of touch-up paint is essentially a tiny snow globe. Shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds before you even think about opening it to wake up the metallic flakes. When applying, don't try to fill the chip in one go. Build it up in two or three "whisper-thin" layers, waiting about 15 minutes between each. If you have a Tricoat color like Ostuni Pearl White, it requires a little extra patience: apply your base, let it dry, then add the pearl topcoat sparingly to catch the light just right.