Jaguar Ascot Gray (8536L) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the quintessence of late-sixties British motoring. It is a cool, cement-like tone that avoids the warmth of a fawn or the flash of a silver. On a Series 2 E-Type or an early XJ6, it looks architectural and grounded. While it isn't a loud color, it rewards a clean car with a deep, liquid-like depth that screams executive class. Since your Jaguar has likely been on the road for over fifty years, this gray is the perfect way to maintain that understated, "old money" aesthetic.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish, which is a blessing for most DIY projects. Unlike metallic paints, you do not have to worry about "tiger stripes" or the orientation of tiny flakes. The benefit is a much simpler match for small nicks and scratches. The risk, however, is that solid grays are notorious for showing every speck of dust or slight imperfection in your prep work. Because there is no sparkle to distract the eye, the finish acts like a mirror for your bodywork, so make sure your surface is as smooth as possible before you begin.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the firewall bulkhead inside the engine compartment or occasionally on the driver's door jamb. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Ascot Gray (check for code 8536L), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the heavy pigments are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card first; vintage paint often fades over decades, and you want to see how the fresh batch sits against the aged finish. Keep the container moving as you apply the paint to avoid pooling, and allow for plenty of drying time between layers while working in your garage or a cool patch of shade.