COLOR CODEXJ/PXJ - Diamond Black Crystal PearlJeep Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a heavyweight color that defined the premium era of the Grand Cherokee and Cherokee. It serves as a sophisticated upgrade from a standard flat black, giving your Jeep a mirror-like depth that reveals itself most clearly in the sun. Because this was a staple choice for the Compass and various CUV models between 2017 and 2022, it has become one of the most recognizable shades on the road. It manages to look formal and rugged at the same time, though it will show every speck of dust and road salt the moment you leave the car wash.

Technical Details

Your paint is a pearl finish, which contains tiny multi-colored flakes designed to catch the light from different angles. This provides a deep, three-dimensional effect, but it requires a bit more care than a solid color. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, these flakes can group together and create dark, uneven patches. This is called mottling, and it will make your repair look like a smudge rather than a clean fix. Since your Jeep has likely spent years exposed to the elements, the original paint might have darkened slightly, making thin layers essential for a proper match.

Best Practices

Locate your paint code on the driver's side door jamb; look for a silver or white sticker that lists a three-digit code near the bottom. Before you spray or dab Jeep Diamond Black Crystal Pearl (check for code XJ/PXJ), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those heavy pearl pigments sink to the bottom quickly, and if you don't mix them thoroughly, you will end up with a flat black that lacks the "crystal" sparkle. Test the color on the included card to verify the flake density before touching the vehicle. Work in a cool garage or under a patch of shade, and keep the container moving to ensure the flakes distribute evenly. Allow for extra drying time between coats to prevent the layers from bleeding into one another.