COLOR CODE1AR/LKS/2200 - Tempest Grey MetallicJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Tempest Grey is a sophisticated, moody shade that perfectly suits the athletic lines of your F-Pace, XE, XF, or XJ. It is a color that captures the feeling of an overcast sky over the British coast, offering more depth and drama than a standard silver. Since your Jaguar has likely been on the road for a few years now, you have probably appreciated how this mid-to-dark tone does a respectable job of hiding road film and dust while maintaining a crisp, premium appearance. It is a quiet color, but one that rewards a close look with a complex shimmer.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on a precise suspension of tiny flakes to create that signature "stormy" depth. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Tempest Grey Metallic (check for code 1AR/LKS/2200), you need to be aware of mottling. If the paint is applied too heavily or unevenly, those metallic flakes will cluster together, causing dark patches or stripes that break the uniform look of the panel. Getting the finish right is all about consistency; if the flakes lay flat and even, the repair will vanish into the original paint.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on a sticker located on the driver's side door jamb or the B-pillar. Once you have the right match, preparation is the most important step. Shake your container for at least sixty seconds because metallic particles are heavy and love to settle at the bottom. Before moving to the car, test the color on the included card to ensure the flake density and shade look correct. Keep the container moving at a steady pace and maintain a consistent spray distance or brush stroke. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to ensure the metal surface isn't too hot, and allow plenty of drying time between thin layers to avoid dragging the metallic flakes around.