COLOR CODE1AM/JBM/2149 - Dark Sapphire MetallicJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Jaguar Dark Sapphire Metallic is the ultimate "grown-up" blue. Between 2017 and 2019, it served as the sophisticated middle ground for the F-Type and F-Pace, offering a deep, inky tone that mimics a starry night. On the XE and XF, this color acts like a chameleon; in your garage or under a bridge, it passes for black. Once you pull into the light, the blue flakes wake up and give the car a crisp, professional edge. Since your Jaguar has likely spent a few years on the road, you might notice this shade is excellent at hiding light road film, but it will highlight fine scratches if the finish isn't kept clean.

Technical Details

This is a complex metallic finish, not a solid paint. Because it relies on thousands of tiny metallic particles to create that signature depth, it requires a bit of finesse. The biggest risk with a blue this dark is mottling, where the flakes bunch up and create dark or light spots that look like uneven shadows. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and the repair will look much darker than the rest of the panel. The goal is to lay the paint down evenly so the metallic particles sit flat and catch the light uniformly across the repair.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on a black and white sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Dark Sapphire Metallic (check for code 1AM/JBM/2149), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is critical for getting those heavy metallic flakes off the bottom and into the solution. Test the color on the included card to see how the blue develops as it dries. When you are ready for the car, work in the shade and keep the container moving to ensure the finish stays level. Use thin layers and allow for plenty of drying time between each application to prevent the paint from sagging.