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Finished in Ford Pitch Black
This Range Rover came together in Ford Pitch Black — a deep, factory-accurate solid black. Finest Dips built it on the same Alpha Automotive Paint system TSS ships to every customer: DTM primer-sealer for the gray sealer, Ford Pitch Black basecoat, and HS Glamour clearcoat, all laid over the gray sealer so the color reads exactly the way it was built to.
Below is how the build came together — the prep, the products, and the steps you'd follow to chase the same finish on your own project.
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Finest Dips ran this Range Rover from prep through final clear with the same Ford Pitch Black vehicle paint kit we ship to every customer — no shop-only products. The system is the DTM primer-sealer, Ford Pitch Black basecoat, and HS Glamour clearcoat, plus urethane reducer, HS activator, and the TSS cheat sheet to keep the ratios straight. The kit you'd buy is the kit on this build.
The Color: Why Ford Pitch Black?
Ford Pitch Black is an OEMatch automotive basecoat matched precisely to Ford Pitch Black — a deep, true solid black. It's a 2-stage system, engineered for factory-accurate color and built to be beginner-friendly to spray and match.
As a 2-stage OEMatch color it goes over a gray AP-7541 sealer — the gray ground coat gives it a uniform foundation so the black lays down even and dense with no substrate read-through showing at the factory tone.
Want to spray a Ford Pitch Black sample yourself?
This color doesn't have a pre-sprayed sample yet, but you can build your own DIY sample if you have spray equipment:
Every Way to Get Ford Pitch Black
Whether you're painting a full vehicle, a motorcycle, a guitar, or just touching up with a spray can — Ford Pitch Black is available for every project size. Each kit includes matched products sized for the job.
FORD PITCH BLACK C2 | OEMatch Automotive Vehicle Paint Kit
$721.93 USD
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FORD PITCH BLACK C2 | OEMatch Automotive Basecoat
From$17.99 USD
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FORD PITCH BLACK C2 | OEMatch Automotive Spraycan
$39.99 USD
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Even a solid black shows its work — build uniform coats over the gray sealer and let the clear do the depth, and Pitch Black lays down dense and glassy.
What's Inside the Vehicle Paint Kit
These are all the products included in the Ford Pitch Black Full Vehicle Paint Kit. Every product is already matched and compatible — no hunting across brands, no guessing on ratios.
DTM Primer-Sealer (AP-7541) — AP-7541 DTM primer-sealer lays down the gray sealer — the gray AP-7541 sealer gives this 2-stage black a uniform foundation for even, factory-accurate coverage.
Ford Pitch Black Basecoat — Ford Pitch Black basecoat is the color coat — a factory-matched Ford Pitch Black that mixes with reducer and sprays over the gray sealer.
HS Glamour Clear (AC-4521) — AC-4521 HS Glamour clearcoat lays the deep, glassy gloss over the color and locks in UV and chip protection.
Alpha Urethane Reducer (AR-3000 Series) — Alpha urethane reducer thins the basecoat to a spray-ready ratio for even, controlled coats.
HS Activator (AH-7100 Series) — AH-7100 HS activator catalyzes the HS Glamour clear so it cures hard, clear, and durable.
TSS Cheat Sheet — The TSS cheat sheet keeps every mix ratio and flash window at your fingertips through the whole job.
Optional Add-Ons
The vehicle paint kit has everything you need to go from prepped surface to finished paint. But depending on where your project is starting, these add-on bundles can save time and money on the prep and masking side:
Bodywork Bundle
$175.00
Body filler, abrasives, and everything for panel repair. Ideal if your project needs dent or rust repair before paint.
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Light Bodywork Bundle
From $92.99
Dolphin Glaze finishing putty and OptiGrit sanding abrasives. Perfect for filling pinholes, minor scratches, and light surface imperfections.
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Mask & Mix Bundle
$75.00
Mixing cups, strainers, masking tape, and masking paper. Everything you need for clean, precise masking and easy paint mixing.
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Linear Blocking Tools Starter Set
From $236.50
CNC-cut polycarbonate sanding blocks with lifetime warranty. Produces perfectly flat, straight panels for a professional finish.
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OptiGrit PSA Sandpaper Bundle
$64.99
Complete PSA sandpaper set in 80, 180, 220, and 320 grit. The full grit progression for blocking and prep, sized for long boards.
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Step 1: Prep & Bodywork
Every finish this clean starts with the surface underneath. Finest Dips blocked the Range Rover straight and knocked down the old finish with OptiGrit abrasives before a single coat went on. Skip this and Ford Pitch Black will telegraph every flaw.
Step 2: Gray Sealer (Ground Coat)
A gray AP-7541 sealer from the DTM primer-sealer line is the recommended ground coat for this 2-stage color — the neutral gray gives the black a uniform foundation to read factory-accurate. Lay it uniform and let it flash before basecoat.
Step 3: Ford Pitch Black Basecoat
Ford Pitch Black basecoat mixes with Alpha urethane reducer and builds in smooth, even coats until the black lays down dense and even across every panel. Let each coat flash — patience here is what keeps the color reading deep instead of blotchy.
Step 4: HS Glamour Clearcoat
HS Glamour clearcoat, catalyzed with HS activator, is where the depth comes alive — it buries the color in gloss and gives you the wet, glassy finish you see on the finished build. This is also your UV and chip protection.
Step 5: Cut & Buff
Once the clear is fully cured, a light cut with fine OptiGrit and a buff brings Ford Pitch Black to a mirror. Reference the TSS cheat sheet for the ratios and flash windows so nothing gets rushed.
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Everything Finest Dips used — DTM primer-sealer (your gray sealer), ready-to-spray Ford Pitch Black basecoat, HS Glamour clearcoat, reducer, activator, and cheat sheet — in one kit.
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TSS painting tutorials and kit walkthroughs — the answers we get asked most.
Frequently Asked Questions
A gray sealer. Ford Pitch Black is a 2-stage OEMatch basecoat built to go over a gray AP-7541 sealer from the DTM primer-sealer line — the neutral gray gives it a uniform foundation for even coverage. The Ford Pitch Black vehicle paint kit includes the full system.
Because it's a 2-stage color (basecoat + clear), Ford Pitch Black is beginner-friendly to spray and match. Build even coats over the gray sealer and top with HS Glamour clear — that's what gives the black its depth and gloss.
Yes — Ford Pitch Black is available in an aerosol spray can, color-matched to the same OEMatch basecoat used on the full build.
Every Product Used in This Build
FORD PITCH BLACK C2 | OEMatch Automotive Vehicle Paint Kit
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FORD PITCH BLACK C2 | OEMatch Automotive Basecoat
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DTM Primer-Sealer AP-7541 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Glamour Clearcoat AC-4521 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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Urethane Reducer AR-3000 Series | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Activator AH-7100 | Alpha Automotive Paint
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Shop Current Sales →Big thanks to Finest Dips for running the system as designed and turning this Range Rover into one of the cleanest Ford Pitch Black builds we've seen. This is exactly what these kits were built for.
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