Range Rover Develops Mirror-Like Paint Finish for Bespoke Clients
In the rarefied world of bespoke automobiles, surface finish is no longer a secondary consideration—it is the statement itself. Now, Range Rover has raised the bar once again, unveiling a new mirror-finish paint process that delivers a glass-like luster and unprecedented depth of shine across all Bespoke gloss paint commissions.
Developed as a fully handcrafted technique, the mirror-finish process is engineered to produce a smoother, more uniform surface than any previous Range Rover paint application. Inspired by the visual purity of patent leather and polished stone, the result is a finish that appears liquid in motion and jewel-like at rest—an unmistakable expression of modern luxury.
The process is now available on all Bespoke gloss paint commissions for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, including match-to-sample requests that allow clients to recreate virtually any color imaginable.
A New Benchmark in Exterior Refinement
To achieve this level of clarity, Range Rover’s Bespoke team embarked on a dedicated research program aimed at redefining what gloss paint could be. The result is the most advanced paint process ever deployed by the brand, incorporating a thicker topcoat lacquer and extended hand-polishing stages.
Internally, the brand has introduced a new quality rating to benchmark the mirror finish against previous techniques. According to Range Rover, the revised process delivers a 25 percent improvement in surface smoothness—an increase that translates directly into greater reflectivity and a deeper, more refined sheen.
This is not automation masquerading as craftsmanship. Every vehicle processed through the mirror-finish program is entrusted to a single team of specialists, who oversee the paintwork from arrival at the Bespoke facility through to final handover.
Three Days, One Finish, Total Accountability
Each mirror-finish commission undergoes a meticulous three-day artisanal process. Vehicles are hand-sprayed, wet-sanded, and polished, with specialists carefully removing approximately 15 microns of lacquer to achieve the final gloss. A wave-scan reader is used throughout to measure surface smoothness and identify even microscopic imperfections before final polishing begins.
This obsessive attention to detail ensures consistency across complex body surfaces, delivering a finish that reads as seamless and uninterrupted under all lighting conditions—whether parked beneath gallery lights or rolling through open daylight.
Expanded Bespoke Facilities, Expanded Possibilities
The introduction of mirror finish coincides with the 2025 expansion of Range Rover’s Bespoke facilities, including the addition of booths dedicated specifically to refined, hand-finished paint executions. Going forward, every Bespoke gloss paint commission will receive the mirror-finish treatment as standard.
These new facilities also unlock the ability to execute increasingly complex colors in mirror-finish form, broadening the palette available to clients and further blurring the line between automotive paint and collectible object.
Craftsmanship That Reflects the Client
The announcement follows Range Rover’s busiest year ever for its Bespoke service, marked by high-profile commissions such as the Range Rover Fifty-Five Edition—an homage to the original 1970 Lincoln Green model—and the Range Rover Asilomar, inspired by the blue hues of Monterey Bay and finished with a duo-tone exterior and handcrafted interior embroidery.
As Range Rover’s Bespoke program continues to evolve, mirror finish stands as a clear statement of intent: luxury is no longer defined solely by materials or powertrains, but by the precision, restraint, and individuality expressed in the smallest details.
With bespoke commissioning offered through Range Rover Houses worldwide, including the recently opened studio in Antwerp, clients are invited into a collaborative process that allows their vision to be reflected—quite literally—back at them.
In the end, mirror finish is not simply about shine. It is about clarity of purpose, depth of craftsmanship, and the pursuit of one-of-one excellence that feels unmistakably Range Rover.
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