Jaguar Cream (Old English White) (8313L) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential British heritage color. If you are looking at an E-Type, a Mark II, or an XK150 from the late fifties or sixties, you are likely looking at this specific shade. It is a thick, milky white that lacks the clinical blue tint found in modern automotive paints. Instead, it carries a warm, buttery undertone that feels more like antique ivory than refrigerator enamel. Because this color was applied to all models during Jaguar's golden era, it is the bridge that connects their racing pedigree to their luxury saloons. Since your car has likely spent decades on the road, this shade is excellent at hiding minor surface dust, but it will highlight every drop of oil or road tar that splashes against the wheel arches.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearl additives to complicate the repair. While this makes it easier to achieve a uniform look without worrying about mottling or "tiger stripes," solid colors are very honest. They show every bit of texture and every ripple in the surface. The deep yellow-bone pigment in this paint is heavy and tends to settle at the bottom of the container. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Cream (Old English White) (check for code 8313L), you need to shake it for a full minute to ensure the color is consistent. If you don't mix it thoroughly, the repair might look too white or too translucent compared to the rest of your panels.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the firewall inside the engine bay or occasionally on the door jamb. Once you have located it and confirmed the match, your first step is to test the color on the included card. This allows you to see the true shade once it is fully dry and helps you get a feel for the flow from the nozzle or brush. When you are ready to work on the car, find a spot in your garage or a patch of shade away from direct sunlight. Keep the container moving in steady, even passes to avoid building up too much paint in one spot. Give each layer plenty of drying time before deciding if you need a second coat. Thick layers of solid cream can sag, so three thin passes are always safer than one heavy one.