Classic Land Rover Defender Touch up Paint

With over 20 years’ expertise and a commitment to British Standard paints, PaintNuts ensures classic Land Rover Defender owners receive the most precise, heritage-accurate colour matches. Our specialist team uses advanced color-matching technology to recreate original finishes, offering touch-up pens, bottles, and aerosols tailored to your Defender’s era and specification. Trust our modern, durable formulations; the superior alternative to old cellulose paints; to preserve your Defender’s legendary look and value for years to come.

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Choose your perfect application method from our Modern Series Colour Match Collection. Available in precise 20ml touch-up pens for detailed work, 100ml bottles for medium coverage, or 500ml aerosols for larger areas. Each colour-matched paint comes as a single core unit, in curated anchor repair kits with primer and lacquer, or all-you-need packages for premium finishes.

For industrial or commercial quantities beyond 500ml, contact our colour specialists for custom solutions.

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PaintNuts Classics Pen Range

Ideal for Small Chips and Scratches
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For large bodywork repairs
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PaintNuts Classics Bottle Range

Perfect for large chips, scuffs ands grazes
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Land Rover Defender Paint Code Location

To find the paint code on your Land Rover Defender, there are several locations inside your vehicle you can check. The paint code is typically a combination of letters and numbers located on a sticker or metal plate. Make sure to check both the driver’s and passenger’s side for the label.

Common Locations (Look for a sticker or plate with code information):

Driver’s side door jamb
On the radiator support

Why do I need my Land Rover Defender Paint Code?

Some classic car paints aren’t available in the DVLA’s modern databases. Your paint code information will help us colour match your classic paint to your Defender's original factory finish, staying true to the vehicle’s heritage. Just enter your registration and paint code into our tool and we’ll custom mix colour-matched paint for your Land Rover Defender.

Popular Classic Land Rover Defender Colours by Year

1983-1990 (90/110)

Trident Green (LRC380) – Original deep green iconic to early Defenders
Arles Blue (LRC424) – Classic blue, popular mid-80s on Station Wagons
Alpine White (LRC456) – Clean, utilitarian white used on both private and utility models

1991-1998 (Defender 90/110/130)

Coniston Green (LRC570) – A vibrant classic Land Rover shade, synonymous with British style
Santorini Black (LRC820) – Rich, deep black introduced on higher-spec variants
Bonatti Grey (LRC659) – Chic metallic grey popular in late ‘90s limited editions

1999-2016 (TD5, Puma, Specials)

Keswick Green (LRC007) – Pastel green, celebrating classic heritage on modern frames
Fuji White (LRC867) – Bright, modern white favoured on final edition Defenders
I ndus Silver (LRC863) – Striking silver, lending modernity to classic silhouettes

How to use Land Rover Defender touch-up paint? (FAQ)

Land Rover Defender touch-up paint is simple and easy to use regardless of whether you use it as a touch-up paint pen, bottle and brush, or car spray paint. Follow the guidance below for the correct use of each.

How to Use a Land Rover Defender Classic Car Paint Pen

Step 1 – Primer

Shake for 1 minute
Clean and dry surface; treat rust if present
Apply thin coats with pen/brush
Dry 30 min between coats; cure 1 hr before paint

Step 2 – Colour-Matched Paint

Shake vigorously for 3 minutes (metallics separate-shake until mixed)
Test in a discreet spot; dry 10 min
Apply thin coats only in the damaged area
Dry 30 min between coats; cure 1 hr before lacquer

Step 3 – Clear Lacquer

Shake 1 minute
Apply thin coats; keep within damaged area
Dry 30 min between coats; cure 4 hrs before buffing

How can I blend in Land Rover Defender touch-up paint?

Your touch-up pen is designed to blend in minor damage like chips and scratches on your Land Rover Defender . We mix an exact colour from your registration and paint code. If you have an older car, your original paint may have faded - this is normal, but it does mean the colour of your pen might appear more vibrant. You can blend in the fix by using other products, like PaintNuts Professional Scratch & Scuff Remover, which gives great results.

Ready to buy? Order your touch up pen for home delivery in 2-3 working days by selecting the Priority Fast Tracked delivery option.

How long do classic Land Rover Defender paint pens last?

Stored upright, away from heat or sunlight, PaintNuts’ classic Land Rover Defender paint pens offer a shelf life of 24-36 months. Repairs created with our premium paints deliver durable, weather-resistant protection - even in off-road conditions. Always reseal pens tightly to extend product life.

How do I use a Land Rover Defender touch-up paint pen?

This comprehensive pen kit contains our everything required for a flawless paint repair, ensuring a professional finish, from preparation to the final coat.

Designed for the thorough repair of:

Why PaintNuts paints?

PaintNuts automotive touch up products provide excellent results without the bother and cost of sending your car to the body shop.

Much cheaper than booking into your local bodyshop
Improved appearance
Easy D.I.Y. application
Anti-Corrosive protection

The colour matched paint is extremely easy to apply making the touch up pen a perfect DIY solution to fix scratches, chips and scuffs improving the visual appearance of your vehicle.

The classic Land Rover Defender story begins in 1983 with the 90 and 110 models, named for their wheelbase lengths. Evolving from the original Series Land Rovers, these models featured new coil suspension, rugged body-on-frame design, and an abundance of utility-focused paint colours like Trident Green and Arles Blue.

By 1991, the Land Rover Defender name was introduced to distinguish the range from the new Discovery models. Throughout the ‘90s and 2000s, paint options expanded with shades such as Coniston Green, Bonatti Grey, and Santorini Black - mirroring evolving tastes and advances in paint technology.

Special editions, including the SVX and 50th Anniversary models, introduced unique finishes like Atlantis Blue and Keswick Green, frequently paired with modern metallics for extra visual distinction. Today, classic Land Rover Defenders are restored both in their original palettes and with bespoke hues - an enduring symbol of British style, engineering, and adventure.