The other thing you might try is a product called Langka. I discovered this several years ago when others on another forum were asking what to do about paint chips on their cars. You basically overfill the chip and then let it dry (at least an hour) and then use a soft cloth to apply the Langka which basically smooths down ONLY the touchup paint so that you end up with a flat surface. I found that this worked really well on my wife's car that has a dark metallic paint and it also worked okay on my old Corvette that had a solid red paint.


Doug

 

I haven't tried it, but some time back someone else on this forum recommended this product.

How It Works: Simple 2-step touch up paint kit repair - Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems

I only had two or three very small chips, and I just went old school and used what I have used for the last 30 years, which is the touch up paint from the dealer and then some polishing compound after it dried. If I had a lot of chips to cover over a large area, I'd probably opt for one of these products.

 

I have bought and sold 50+ cars and have a strong opinion here. Def wait for the blue color that you fell for. You will likely regret the commitment if you don't get the one you really felt , esp when you see that blue again on the road.
wait for the one you loved the best!!!!!

 

Haaaaah! Looks like British Racing Green is the official Chic color

JAGUAR XK8 REMOTE CONTROL SPORTS CAR for BARBIE DOLL | eBay

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When I first saw an XKE it was British Racing Green. Loved the color. My first new car was a Hunter Green (very similar to BRG)69 Road Runner (beep beep). 4 years ago I found my BRG 98 XK8 and had to buy it. Over paid a few $$$. Had a few white cars and yes they are easier to take care of and don't show the dirt, but a dark XK especially at night, nothing better. Jack

 

As follow-up, having purchased the car I showed in the original post of this thread I just wanted to give a particular shout out to WhiteXKR and others. I had this car detailed over this past weekend and it is pure class. Mind you, if I had the coin and space I wouldn't mind having a few more of these in multiple colors but my concerns over white was totally off. It's absolutely stunning.

Peace -Terrapin

 

a good detail makes a decent color turn magnificent! Remember to get those bird droppings in short order as soon as you see them

 

I have a black xkr and looks superb when clean but show up the dirt and rain residue very quickly..needs claning every few days..i had the bonet(hood)painted and front bumber aswell..I love it

 

I know I'm chiming in a bit late on the original question in regard to colors, but I wanted to ask - I've got a color that I have not seen before, as apparently it was a special order color from the factory back in 99. It's a light moss green with tan top. It's the only one that I've seen, but figure there are others out there. It's in the shop right now, but I'll post a picture next week when I get it back and washed. Anyone familiar with the actual name of the color, and/or it's rarity?

 

I have never seen one that color. I haven't even see a picture. Maybe your's is a one-off, or maybe it was repainted. I'm looking forward to seeing yours.

 

There's a color code on the sticker on the driver's side jamb. That will tell you what color it's supposed to be.

 

Check out this color chart. For '99 there are a couple of colors that look like a match for 'light moss green'.
Jaguar parts for XJ6, XJ12, XJS, XJ40, Stype, Xtype, XJ8, XJ

 

Thanks for the link on the chart - WOW, a ton of colors I've never seen. Mine looks like the Alpine Pearl Clearcoat. I will take pics and check the paint code next week. It's the only one I've seen, and the car was originally special-ordered by Jack Kemp (ex Rams QB and served on U.S. House of Representatives). It's an interesting combo with the tan top as well.

 

While I'm not sure I've ever seen an XK8 in this color, Jaguar did send a fair amount of XJs in a light green color called Seafrost to the US in the early 2000s.

I always thought it looked like the color of money...

Dave in Atlanta
2001 XKR in silver, my favorite color

 

anthracite black!!!!!

 

What is the name Jaguar had for my red XKR back in 2001?

I call it Salsa red but that may not be correct.

 

Debbie, I believe that your car is 'Carnival Red'.

 

Thank you. I'll change the color name on my signature.

 

Actually your XK is the same as my own XKR Coup and it is called Phoenix Red



Carnival red is a darker red

 

No my red is not a deep red so it must be Phoenix.....now I have to go change my signature again!

Found a webpage that lists the names of the colors according to their codes.
(someone else posted a similar link but it didn't work for me)

Jaguar Colour Codes