diff --git a/docs/modernization/roadmap.md b/docs/modernization/roadmap.md
index 14f0a4cb..5e2d3e62 100644
--- a/docs/modernization/roadmap.md
+++ b/docs/modernization/roadmap.md
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Current hotspot files:
 - `src/canvas_modes.cpp`: 176 lines
 - `src/node.cpp`: 222 lines
 - `src/main.cpp`: 130 lines
-- `src/node_panel_brush.cpp`: 186 lines
+- `src/node_panel_brush.cpp`: 182 lines
 - `src/node_stroke_preview.cpp`: 192 lines
 - `src/node_canvas.cpp`: 69 lines
 - `src/app.cpp`: 105 lines
@@ -370,8 +370,10 @@ Current architecture mismatches that must be treated as real blockers:
   `NodePanelBrushPreset` registration/lifecycle pocket now also routes through
   the preset-list helper registry instead of a node-local static vector,
   which removes the remaining live preset-panel ownership glue from
-  `src/node_panel_brush.cpp`. The broader preset workflow pocket still remains,
-  while `NodeCanvas::handle_event()`
+  `src/node_panel_brush.cpp`, and preset-restore notification visibility now
+  also stays with `src/legacy_brush_preset_services.*` instead of the node
+  wrapper. The broader preset workflow pocket still remains, while
+  `NodeCanvas::handle_event()`
   now also routes
   through `execute_node_canvas_handle_event(...)`, which trims another coherent
   input-routing block from `src/node_canvas.cpp` even though the file is still
diff --git a/src/app_dialogs.cpp b/src/app_dialogs.cpp
index 9ea3bed8..944acd69 100644
--- a/src/app_dialogs.cpp
+++ b/src/app_dialogs.cpp
@@ -1,11 +1,8 @@
 #include "pch.h"
 #include "app.h"
 #include "app_core/app_dialog.h"
-#include "app_core/document_layer.h"
 #include "legacy_app_dialog_services.h"
 #include "legacy_document_layer_services.h"
-#include "legacy_ui_overlay_services.h"
-#include "node_dialog_layer_rename.h"
 
 #ifdef __QUEST__
 #include "oculus_vr.h"
@@ -25,6 +22,7 @@ void open_changelog_dialog(App& app);
 void open_about_dialog(App& app);
 void open_whatsnew_dialog(App& app, bool force_show);
 void open_shortcuts_dialog(App& app);
+void open_legacy_document_layer_rename_dialog(App& app);
 }
 
 std::shared_ptr<NodeProgressBar> App::show_progress(const std::string& title, int total /*= 0*/)
@@ -95,46 +93,7 @@ void App::dialog_export_cube_faces()
 
 void App::dialog_layer_rename()
 {
-    auto* overlay_anchor = layout[main_id];
-    if (!overlay_anchor) {
-        LOG("Layer rename dialog open failed: main layout anchor is missing");
-        return;
-    }
-
-    auto dialog = pp::panopainter::make_legacy_overlay_node<NodeDialogLayerRename>(*this);
-    dialog->input->set_text(layers->m_current_layer->m_label_text);
-
-    App::I->showKeyboard();
-
-    const auto overlay = pp::panopainter::open_legacy_overlay_node_with_handle(*overlay_anchor, dialog);
-    if (!overlay) {
-        App::I->hideKeyboard();
-        LOG("Layer rename dialog open failed: %s", overlay.status().message);
-        return;
-    }
-    const auto overlay_handle = overlay.value();
-
-    const auto close_dialog = [this, overlay_anchor, overlay_handle]() {
-        const auto close_status =
-            pp::panopainter::close_legacy_overlay_node(*overlay_anchor, overlay_handle);
-        (void)close_status;
-        App::I->hideKeyboard();
-    };
-
-    dialog->btn_ok->on_click = [this,dialog](Node*)
-    {
-        const auto old_name = layers->m_current_layer->m_label_text;
-        const auto plan = pp::app::plan_document_layer_rename(old_name, dialog->get_name());
-        if (!plan)
-            return;
-        const auto status = pp::panopainter::execute_legacy_document_layer_rename_plan(*this, plan.value(), dialog);
-        if (!status.ok())
-            LOG("Layer rename failed: %s", status.message);
-    };
-    dialog->btn_cancel->on_click = [close_dialog](Node*)
-    {
-        close_dialog();
-    };
+    pp::panopainter::open_legacy_document_layer_rename_dialog(*this);
 }
 
 void App::dialog_preset_download()
diff --git a/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.cpp b/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.cpp
index 0fe8b2b2..cfda30b5 100644
--- a/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.cpp
+++ b/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.cpp
@@ -7,6 +7,27 @@
 
 namespace pp::panopainter {
 
+namespace {
+std::vector<NodePanelBrushPreset*> s_legacy_brush_preset_panels;
+}
+
+void register_legacy_brush_preset_panel(NodePanelBrushPreset& panel)
+{
+    s_legacy_brush_preset_panels.push_back(&panel);
+}
+
+void unregister_legacy_brush_preset_panel(NodePanelBrushPreset& panel)
+{
+    s_legacy_brush_preset_panels.erase(
+        std::remove(s_legacy_brush_preset_panels.begin(), s_legacy_brush_preset_panels.end(), &panel),
+        s_legacy_brush_preset_panels.end());
+}
+
+const std::vector<NodePanelBrushPreset*>& legacy_brush_preset_panels()
+{
+    return s_legacy_brush_preset_panels;
+}
+
 LegacyBrushPresetListServices::LegacyBrushPresetListServices(NodePanelBrushPreset& owner)
     : owner_(owner)
 {
@@ -21,7 +42,7 @@ pp::foundation::Status LegacyBrushPresetListServices::add_current_brush_preset(i
         return pp::foundation::Status::invalid_argument("current brush must be available to add a preset");
     }
 
-    for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels) {
+    for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels()) {
         p->add_brush(std::make_shared<Brush>(*Canvas::I->m_current_brush));
     }
     return pp::foundation::Status::success();
@@ -33,7 +54,7 @@ void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::remove_brush_preset(
     bool selects_target,
     bool clears_selection)
 {
-    for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels) {
+    for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels()) {
         if (current_index < 0 || current_index >= static_cast<int>(p->m_container->m_children.size())) {
             continue;
         }
@@ -51,7 +72,7 @@ void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::remove_brush_preset(
 
 void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::move_brush_preset(int from_index, int to_index)
 {
-    for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels) {
+    for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels()) {
         if (from_index >= 0 && from_index < static_cast<int>(p->m_container->m_children.size())) {
             p->m_container->move_child(p->m_container->m_children[from_index].get(), to_index);
         }
@@ -60,7 +81,7 @@ void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::move_brush_preset(int from_index, int to_ind
 
 void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::select_brush_preset(int index, bool notify_brush_changed)
 {
-    for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels) {
+    for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels()) {
         if (p->m_current) {
             p->m_current->m_selected = false;
         }
@@ -75,7 +96,7 @@ void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::select_brush_preset(int index, bool notify_b
 
 void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::clear_brush_presets(bool clears_selection)
 {
-    for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels) {
+    for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels()) {
         p->m_container->remove_all_children();
         if (clears_selection) {
             p->m_current = nullptr;
@@ -85,7 +106,7 @@ void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::clear_brush_presets(bool clears_selection)
 
 void LegacyBrushPresetListServices::update_preset_empty_notification()
 {
-    for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels) {
+    for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels()) {
         p->m_notification->SetVisibility(p->m_container->m_children.size() == 0);
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.h b/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.h
index 87b821de..89044e92 100644
--- a/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.h
+++ b/src/legacy_brush_preset_list_services.h
@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@
 
 namespace pp::panopainter {
 
+void register_legacy_brush_preset_panel(NodePanelBrushPreset& panel);
+void unregister_legacy_brush_preset_panel(NodePanelBrushPreset& panel);
+const std::vector<NodePanelBrushPreset*>& legacy_brush_preset_panels();
+
 class LegacyBrushPresetListServices final : public pp::app::BrushPresetListServices {
 public:
     explicit LegacyBrushPresetListServices(NodePanelBrushPreset& owner);
diff --git a/src/legacy_brush_preset_services.cpp b/src/legacy_brush_preset_services.cpp
index c72368ab..c14adf0c 100644
--- a/src/legacy_brush_preset_services.cpp
+++ b/src/legacy_brush_preset_services.cpp
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #include "pch.h"
 
 #include "legacy_brush_preset_services.h"
+#include "legacy_brush_preset_list_services.h"
 
 #include "abr.h"
 #include "app.h"
@@ -84,6 +85,7 @@ bool LegacyBrushPresetServices::restore()
                 owner_.add_brush(b);
             }
         }
+        owner_.m_notification->SetVisibility(owner_.m_container->m_children.size() == 0);
         return true;
     }
     return false;
@@ -350,7 +352,7 @@ bool LegacyBrushPresetServices::import_ppbr(const std::string& path)
         App::I->ui_task([owner, brushes_to_add = std::move(brushes_to_add), pb]() mutable {
             for (const auto& b : brushes_to_add)
             {
-                for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels)
+                for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels())
                     p->add_brush(b);
             }
 
@@ -439,7 +441,7 @@ bool LegacyBrushPresetServices::import_abr(const std::string& path)
             if (b->valid())
             {
                 LOG("add preset %s", b->m_name.c_str());
-                for (auto p : NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels)
+                for (auto p : legacy_brush_preset_panels())
                     p->add_brush(b);
             }
             pb->increment();
diff --git a/src/legacy_document_layer_services.cpp b/src/legacy_document_layer_services.cpp
index bdc53b55..64521973 100644
--- a/src/legacy_document_layer_services.cpp
+++ b/src/legacy_document_layer_services.cpp
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 #include "app.h"
 #include "legacy_document_canvas_services.h"
 #include "legacy_ui_overlay_services.h"
+#include "node_dialog_layer_rename.h"
 
 namespace pp::panopainter {
 namespace {
@@ -313,6 +314,50 @@ pp::foundation::Status execute_legacy_document_layer_rename_plan(
     return pp::app::execute_document_layer_rename_plan(plan, services);
 }
 
+void open_legacy_document_layer_rename_dialog(App& app)
+{
+    auto* overlay_anchor = app.layout[app.main_id];
+    if (!overlay_anchor) {
+        LOG("Layer rename dialog open failed: main layout anchor is missing");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    auto dialog = pp::panopainter::make_legacy_overlay_node<NodeDialogLayerRename>(app);
+    dialog->input->set_text(app.layers->m_current_layer->m_label_text);
+
+    app.showKeyboard();
+
+    const auto overlay = pp::panopainter::open_legacy_overlay_node_with_handle(*overlay_anchor, dialog);
+    if (!overlay) {
+        app.hideKeyboard();
+        LOG("Layer rename dialog open failed: %s", overlay.status().message);
+        return;
+    }
+    const auto overlay_handle = overlay.value();
+
+    const auto close_dialog = [&app, overlay_anchor, overlay_handle]() {
+        const auto close_status =
+            pp::panopainter::close_legacy_overlay_node(*overlay_anchor, overlay_handle);
+        (void)close_status;
+        app.hideKeyboard();
+    };
+
+    dialog->btn_ok->on_click = [&app, dialog](Node*)
+    {
+        const auto old_name = app.layers->m_current_layer->m_label_text;
+        const auto plan = pp::app::plan_document_layer_rename(old_name, dialog->get_name());
+        if (!plan)
+            return;
+        const auto status = pp::panopainter::execute_legacy_document_layer_rename_plan(app, plan.value(), dialog);
+        if (!status.ok())
+            LOG("Layer rename failed: %s", status.message);
+    };
+    dialog->btn_cancel->on_click = [close_dialog](Node*)
+    {
+        close_dialog();
+    };
+}
+
 pp::foundation::Status execute_legacy_document_layer_menu_plan(
     App& app,
     const pp::app::DocumentLayerMenuPlan& plan)
diff --git a/src/legacy_document_layer_services.h b/src/legacy_document_layer_services.h
index 6be820a6..7ec3c968 100644
--- a/src/legacy_document_layer_services.h
+++ b/src/legacy_document_layer_services.h
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ namespace pp::panopainter {
     App& app,
     const pp::app::DocumentLayerRenamePlan& plan,
     const std::shared_ptr<NodeDialogLayerRename>& dialog);
+void open_legacy_document_layer_rename_dialog(App& app);
 [[nodiscard]] pp::foundation::Status execute_legacy_document_layer_menu_plan(
     App& app,
     const pp::app::DocumentLayerMenuPlan& plan);
diff --git a/src/node_panel_brush.cpp b/src/node_panel_brush.cpp
index 15516bde..fdc75eff 100644
--- a/src/node_panel_brush.cpp
+++ b/src/node_panel_brush.cpp
@@ -116,8 +116,6 @@ void NodePanelBrush::added(Node* parent)
 
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-std::vector<NodePanelBrushPreset*> NodePanelBrushPreset::s_panels;
-
 Node* NodeBrushPresetItem::clone_instantiate() const
 {
     return pp::panopainter::clone_legacy_brush_preset_item(*this);
@@ -135,12 +133,12 @@ void NodeBrushPresetItem::draw()
 
 NodePanelBrushPreset::NodePanelBrushPreset()
 {
-    s_panels.push_back(this);
+    pp::panopainter::register_legacy_brush_preset_panel(*this);
 }
 
 NodePanelBrushPreset::~NodePanelBrushPreset()
 {
-    s_panels.erase(std::remove(s_panels.begin(), s_panels.end(), this));
+    pp::panopainter::unregister_legacy_brush_preset_panel(*this);
 }
 
 //---
@@ -150,9 +148,6 @@ Node* NodePanelBrushPreset::clone_instantiate() const
     return new NodePanelBrushPreset();
 }
 
-namespace pp::panopainter {
-} // namespace pp::panopainter
-
 void NodePanelBrushPreset::execute_preset_list_plan(const pp::app::BrushPresetListPlan& plan)
 {
     pp::panopainter::LegacyBrushPresetListServices services(*this);
@@ -184,11 +179,7 @@ bool NodePanelBrushPreset::save()
 
 bool NodePanelBrushPreset::restore()
 {
-    const auto ok = pp::panopainter::LegacyBrushPresetServices(*this).restore();
-    if (ok) {
-        m_notification->SetVisibility(m_container->m_children.size() == 0);
-    }
-    return ok;
+    return pp::panopainter::LegacyBrushPresetServices(*this).restore();
 }
 
 void NodePanelBrushPreset::add_brush(std::shared_ptr<Brush> brush)
diff --git a/src/node_panel_brush.h b/src/node_panel_brush.h
index 41ebe99b..2f07afda 100644
--- a/src/node_panel_brush.h
+++ b/src/node_panel_brush.h
@@ -96,8 +96,6 @@ class NodePanelBrushPreset : public Node
     friend class pp::panopainter::LegacyBrushPresetPanelUi;
     friend class pp::panopainter::LegacyBrushPresetListServices;
     friend class pp::panopainter::LegacyBrushPresetServices;
-
-    static std::vector<NodePanelBrushPreset*> s_panels;
     bool m_interacted = false;
     NodeBrushPresetItem* m_current = nullptr;
     NodeButtonCustom* m_btn_add;