hi all,

i have a xj8 2001 thats needs a touch up kit,but the code sticker is worn,and cant see the code
took car to jag indy who got code from chassis number ,which was passed to jag dealer?, who came back with CGG.

i have a kit from a company called the scratch doctor who supplied 811 CFS, he is adament that CGG and CFS are the same.

can anyone who has more paint know how confirm this is the case,with this colour, so have 2 kits with same code thats not a perfect match at moment.

any help would be much appreciated

mark

 

I bought paint from these folks. It matched well. You can see samples on the site too.
Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

 

hi
I have checked your link,and it does look like both are one and the same,so will see in the next couple of days.

thanks for help

 

Mark,

Just as well the Doctor is the prescribing kind!

Both CGG and CFS are CARNIVAL RED metallics. The difference is that CGG is a standard metallic with aluminium flakes but CFS is a pearl metallic with mica flakes. This gives the paint greater depth and reflection.

Probably not too critical with touch-in but it becomes a real concern when refinishing individual panels on a vehicle.

Graham

 

As you say Graham...the devil is in the detail.
Exactly the same occurs with Sapphire Metallic from years 1998 to 2002...they are three different batches.

 

so far only got to base coat and one coat of cfs , waiting to go hard then light sanding then next coat and finish,lag etc
then will see what finish i get,dealer said car is cgg?

 

Jaguar Dealers all have access to the online Direct Dealer Warranty system. They can check the original build spec on any Jaguar so no reason why the CGG code shouldn't be correct.

Graham