This color is compatible with the following Jaguars:

MODELS: All Models

YEARS: 1993

To determine if Meteor Red is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 736/CFJ.

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736/CFJ - Meteor Red

The Look

Since your Jaguar has been on the road since 1993, you are likely looking at a color that represents a very specific moment in the brand's history. Meteor Red was a short-lived, sophisticated choice that moved away from the flat, bright reds of the eighties toward something with more depth and gravity. It was applied across the entire range, from the sleek XJS to the stately XJ6, giving those iconic curves a liquid, high-end appearance. Because this color was only active for a single year, it carries a certain rarity that makes a precise match vital for preserving the value of your classic.

Technical Details

This is a pearlescent finish, which means it contains translucent mica flakes rather than standard metallic glitter. These flakes react to sunlight by refracting light rather than just reflecting it, which is why the color seems to shift and glow as you walk around the car. The challenge with pearl finishes is that the mica is heavy and tends to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix it thoroughly, the paint will look thin and lack the deep red punch of the original factory finish. There is also a slight risk of mottling, where the color looks blotchy, but you can avoid this by ensuring the paint stays well-mixed and goes on in even, controlled layers.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Jaguar Meteor Red (check for code 736/CFJ), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to fully suspend those pearl flakes. You can usually find your paint code on a metal plate or sticker located in the driver's side door jamb or on the radiator crossmember under the hood. Work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too quickly, which can cause an uneven texture. Test the color on the included card first to see how the pearl settles before you move to the car body. If you are using a can, keep the container moving to ensure an even distribution of the mica, and if you are using a pen or brush, use light, overlapping strokes to build the color up slowly rather than trying to cover the spot in one heavy pass.

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How to Find Your Jaguar's Color Code

Jaguar paint color codes are usually on the drivers door jamb. On older Jaguar models, the color code can be ANYWHERE! Under the hood, in the trunk. Typical format: 1957/HGZ, which corresponds to Jaguar Racing Green Pearl. Some Jaguars will have the 1957 code but most will only show the HGZ code. Same color across models may have different names: Racing Clearcoat, Green Performance Clearcoat, etc. It's the same paint!

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