Bentley Touch Up Paint
A prototype model was built and demonstrated at the London Motor Show. With this exhibition, the brand gained a glorious following from the "Bentley Boys" who were a group of wealthy racing and car enthusiasts. As soon as the cars were ready, the company started enrolling in various races around Europe, even winning the 24 hours of Le Mans four times in a row from 1927 to 1930. Slightly before this, in financial difficulties, the company was purchase by Woolf Barnato, one of the "Bentley Boys".
Whereas the Bentley 4 1/2 litre model was the one favored by James Bond in the novels, the movies chose Bentley's competitor Aston Martin as a ride for the British spy. Before long, the 1929 crash brought another round of mishaps to the company as the demand for luxury items dwindled. Facing bankruptcy, the company had no choice but to sell all of its assets to a holding group. As it turned out this group was only a front representing none other than Rolls-Royce.
After World War II, as was common practice, Bentley did not sell complete cars but only, what the called rolling chassis. Customers then had to go to a coachbuilder and had a design made for their cars. The next big step for the brand was another round of misfortune as the oil crisis greatly affected the automotive industry. It took until the 80's for the brand to bounce back by returning to its more sporty roots with the Mulsanne model.
Then in 1997, the brand was purchased, along with Rolls-Royce, by Volkswagen AG. Since then, the German car maker invested quite the dollars to upgrade the Bentley factory in Crewe. They also launched a new model, the Bentley Continental GT, and managed to up the demand so that the plant reached its production limit and was even unable to meet such orders. The brand reached a record of more than 10,000 vehicles sold in 2007 but with the majority of these sales made in the U.S., the following years were harder on the brand. The company returned to profitability in 2011.
We at TouchUpDirect are "Bentley Boys" too! We carry a large inventory of Bentley touch up paint, available in different sizes and with a guaranteed color match. Your Bentley is largely worth the investment. Our Bentley touch up paint is based on a waterborne formula that makes our paint eco-friendly and gives you a durable finish.
What tools do I need for a Bentley touch up paint job?
To create the best looking coat for your vehicle, we recommend the following:
PRIMER, COLOR, AND CLEARCOAT - It goes without saying that you need paint to do a touch up paint job. Clearcoat provides a thin protective layer for your paint job while Primer is required for damage that has reached the original base material.
WAX AND GREASE REMOVER CLOTH - The wax and grease remover cloth is used to remove wax, grease, and contaminants before painting.
SANDPAPER - Wet-sanding the affected area removes rust and prepares the surface with a rough finish so the paint can stick better.
POLISHING COMPOUND - The polishing compound smooths everything out with a factory-grade finish.
These tools are all available with our Platinum kit but can be purchased separately on the TouchUpDirect website.
How to Apply Bentley Touch Up Paint
Looking for help with painting your Bentley? We have an entire library of instructions and how-to videos designed to walk you through the process.
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How to Find Your Bentley Paint Code
Bentley Paint Code Examples: 2T2T, 6935, 9560161, LC9X
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