2018 Rolls-Royce Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2018 Rolls-Royce Vibe

2018 was the year the "Architecture of Luxury" really flexed its muscles. We saw the debut of the high-bodied Cullinan, and the Phantom VIII was busy redefining what a "quiet cabin" actually meant. The color palette of the era was all about that stealth-wealth aesthetic-sophisticated, metallic-heavy neutrals that made a four-ton car look like it was carved from a single block of industrial jewelry. We've focused our collection on the survivors of this era, the heavy hitters that still turn heads at the valet stand, like Reflex Silver Metallic and the brooding Tungsten Metallic.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Even at the Goodwood factory, where they spend more time hand-polishing the bodywork than most manufacturers spend building the whole car, the robots have taken over the precision work. These machines are too good; they lay down a finish that is mathematically perfect but remarkably thin. While the clear coat is hard as glass, it's also brittle. Because it lacks the "meat" of the old-school high-build lacquers, a single pebble on the motorway doesn't just leave a mark-it can cause the finish to chip right down to the primer. You're likely seeing "road rash" on the leading edges of those massive hoods by now.

Restoration Tip

When you're dealing with a 2018 finish, patience is your only friend. Because the factory clear is so thin and level, you can't just "blob and go." If you put too much paint in a chip at once, you'll create a dome that looks like a literal mountain under a microscope. Instead, build your layers slowly. Dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip, let the solvent work its magic to pull the paint flat as it dries, and repeat until the level is just right. Don't rush the cure time-modern clears need to settle if you want that "piano finish" to stay seamless.