COLOR CODE747/AFV AGA - Satin Beige MetallicJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the peak of executive luxury from the late eighties. Whether it is draped over the boxy lines of an XJ6 or the long curves of an XJS, this color provides a warm, champagne-like glow that feels sophisticated without being loud. It is a highly practical choice for a daily driver because the earthy undertones do a great job of masking light road dust. Since your Jaguar has been on the road for several decades, the existing paint has likely shifted slightly due to UV exposure, so you should expect the new pigment to look a bit richer than the weathered panels surrounding your repair.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is loaded with tiny aluminum flakes that provide that signature shimmer. The biggest hurdle with this type of finish is mottling, or the tendency for those flakes to clump together and create dark, cloudy patches. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Satin Beige Metallic (confirm your code is 747/AFV AGA), you must acknowledge that the metallic particles are heavy and will settle at the bottom of the container. If they are not perfectly suspended, the color will look inconsistent once it dries.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb or on a metal plate under the hood near the radiator. Before you begin the repair, shake the container for a full sixty seconds to ensure the metallics are evenly distributed. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes settle. Work in a cool garage or a patch of deep shade to prevent the paint from drying too quickly. As you apply the paint, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes land in a uniform pattern. Allow for plenty of drying time between thin layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one heavy pass, which can cause the metallic particles to sink and darken.