COLOR CODELDL/LDR - Regent Gray MetallicJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Regent Gray is a hallmark of the mid-eighties British executive aesthetic. When applied to the Series III XJ6 or the XJS, it gives the car a cold, mechanical gravity that suits its heavy chrome accents. It isn't a loud color, but it carries a quiet confidence that many modern grays try and fail to replicate. Since your car has likely been out in the world for nearly forty years, you should expect some minor fading on the original panels. This gray is forgiving and hides road grime well, but a fresh application will always have a bit more depth than the paint that has weathered decades of sunlight.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the look of the repair depends entirely on how the tiny flakes settle. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and create dark patches, a problem often called mottling. To avoid this, you need to ensure the flakes are distributed evenly. If you are using a brush or a pen, thin layers are your best friend. For those using a can, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the metallic particles from bunching up and creating stripes in the finish.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Jaguar Regent Gray Metallic (check for code LDL/LDR), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to properly suspend those metallic flakes. You can usually find your color identification on a plate inside the driver's door jam or on a circular label under the rear corner of the hood. Once you have prepped the surface in the shade of your garage, test the color on the included card to see how the metallic behaves. Apply the paint in light, translucent layers. This allows you to control the flow and ensures you get enough drying time between passes so the finish remains even and level.