COLOR CODE1AG - Ultimate Black MetallicJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your F-Type was designed to look like a predator, and this finish is the reason why. It turns the car into a rolling shadow that only reveals its true character under direct light. Since your Jaguar has been on the road since 2016, the finish has likely faced its share of highway debris and car washes. This color is notorious for showing every fine swirl mark, but it also offers a depth that solid blacks cannot match. It gives the bodywork a liquid appearance that makes the aggressive rear haunches of the F-Type look like they were poured rather than stamped.

Technical Details

This is a complex metallic finish, not a simple solid black. It relies on a heavy load of metallic flakes to create that signature shimmer. The biggest risk you face during a repair is mottling, which happens when those flakes clump together and create dark, uneven patches that look like shadows under the clear coat. You want those particles to lay flat and distributed evenly across the surface. If you apply the paint too heavily in one go, the flakes will sink and lose their sparkle, leaving you with a finish that looks dull compared to the surrounding factory paint.

Best Practices

You will find your paint information on the sticker located on the driver-side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Ultimate Black Metallic (check for code 1AG), you must shake the container for at least two minutes to ensure the metallic flakes are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to verify the match against your car's current condition. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes distribute naturally without bunching up. Work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast, and allow plenty of drying time between thin layers to build the depth properly.