2013 Rolls-Royce Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Rolls-Royce Vibe

In 2013, Goodwood was busy unleashing the Wraith-a "gentleman's GT" that looked like it was moving 100 mph while parked at a country club. Alongside the stoic Phantom Series II, the vibe was pure, unadulterated executive presence. The roads were a sea of greyscale sophistication, and we've focused on the survivors that defined the era: Reflex Silver Metallic and Tungsten Metallic. These aren't just colors; they're suits of armor for the 1%.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Thin Paint Era. Even with a badge as heavy as a Rolls-Royce, you aren't getting the inch-thick lacquer of the sixties. Sure, the factory spends days hand-sanding these to a mirror finish, but that process actually leaves you with less clear coat to work with in the long run. The modern clear used in 2013 is hard, brittle, and applied with "Robot Efficiency." It doesn't like to flex. When a pebble hits that Tungsten hood at highway speeds, the clear coat tends to chip or "star" rather than absorb the blow. If you see a chip, it's a tiny crater in a very thin, glass-like landscape.

Restoration Tip

Since this paint is applied in thin, precise layers, you can't just "blob" a repair and expect it to look right. If you try to fill a deep chip in one shot, the paint will shrink as it cures, leaving a divot that catches the light like a bad omen. Build your layers slowly. Apply a thin coat, let it flash, and repeat until you're just slightly above the surface level before leveling it off. Patience is the only way to match that Goodwood factory flow.