COLOR CODEMDE - Rhodium Silver MetallicJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the definitive skin of the 1980s executive class. Whether your car is a sleek XJS or a stately XJ6, this silver represents a pivot point in Jaguar history where the brand moved away from heavy chrome toward a more technical, aerodynamic aesthetic. It is a crisp, clinical silver with a slight blue undertone that feels right at home in a clean garage. Because your Jaguar has likely seen a few decades of sun, you might notice the original finish has softened into a warmer pewter tone, so your repair will bring back that sharp, factory-fresh contrast.

Technical Details

This is a classic metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny aluminum flakes designed to catch the light. The biggest risk with a metallic like this is mottling, which looks like dark clouds or tiger stripes in the finish. This happens if the flakes don't lay flat on the surface. If you apply the paint too heavily, the flakes "swim" and stand on their edges, making the repair look darker than the surrounding panel. You want a uniform, light distribution so the metallic particles can settle evenly and reflect light back at the same angle as the rest of the car.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint identification plate under the hood, often riveted to the radiator support bracket or tucked away on the driver's side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Rhodium Silver Metallic (check for code MDE), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the most important step for a metallic color because the silver flakes are heavy and settle at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the metallic density. When you apply it, keep the container moving and use light, overlapping passes. Allow for a full drying time between layers to ensure the silver stays exactly where you put it without drifting.