COLOR CODE8311LH - Carmine RedJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Jaguar was going through a vibrant transition in 1967, and this color sits right at the heart of that shift. While many owners associate vintage Jaguars with the bright, fire-engine pop of Signal Red, your car carries a deeper, more sophisticated secret. Because it was only offered for a single year, your vehicle belongs to an exclusive club. On the sweeping curves of an E-Type or the upright dignity of a Mark 2, this shade feels expensive and heavy. It lacks the orange undertones of earlier reds, giving it a blood-red character that looks particularly sharp under the afternoon sun.

Technical Details

This is a traditional solid finish. Without metallic flakes or pearl additives to distract the eye, the depth of the red does all the heavy lifting. The benefit of a solid color is that it is much easier to blend than a metallic, as you do not have to worry about how light hits metal particles at different angles. However, solid reds are notoriously honest. They will highlight every tiny ripple or sanding mark on the surface. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Carmine Red (check for code 8311LH), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy red pigments are fully suspended.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the driver's side door pillar or mounted to the firewall inside the engine bay. These vintage plates often list the paint name rather than the code, so verifying that "8311LH" matches your records is a smart move. When you are ready to begin, work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your current finish, as fifty years of sunlight can shift the original hue. Whether you use a brush or a nozzle, keep the container moving to avoid heavy buildup and apply several thin layers rather than one thick coat. Give the surface plenty of drying time between layers to ensure a hard, durable finish that mimics the factory's original depth.