Jaguar Black Amethyst Pearl (2132/PVS) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Jaguar designed this shade to give the XF and F-Type a sense of mystery. In the shade or under a streetlamp, your car looks like a standard deep black. Once the sun hits the curves of the XJ or XK, the amethyst pearl reveals a dark violet glow that shifts with the light. Since your Jaguar has likely been on the road for a decade, you might notice the original finish has lost some of its pop. This color is a high-maintenance choice that shows every bit of dust and every water spot, but the reward is a finish that looks like a custom jewel in the daylight.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, not a simple metallic. The violet pigments are heavier than the black base and tend to sink to the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint in thick layers, the purple can look blotchy or muddy. It is a basecoat, meaning it will dry to a flat, dull finish. You must apply a clearcoat to protect the surface and provide the gloss that makes the amethyst flakes visible. Without that top layer, the repair will look like a dark gray smudge rather than a match for the rest of the body.

Best Practices

You will find your color information on a label inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Black Amethyst Pearl (check for code 2132/PVS), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to mix the pigments. Because the pearl particles are sensitive to how they lay down, you must test the color on the included card before you touch the car. If the purple looks too light or too dark, it usually means the pigments are not mixed well. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving to ensure the violet flake spreads across the surface. Work in a cool garage out of the sun and give the paint plenty of drying time between layers.