Jaguar Nimbus White (700/NJD) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Nimbus White is a rare piece of history from 1987, a transitional year for the brand as the XJ40 began to take center stage. Since your Jaguar has been on the road for over thirty years, this shade has likely become a part of the car's soul. It is a crisp, clinical white that lacks the yellow undertones of earlier decades, giving your car a sharper, more modern silhouette than the creamy tones of the seventies. It is a practical color that looks its best when the chrome brightwork is polished to a mirror shine.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you do not have to worry about metallic flakes or pearls settling unevenly. The absence of flake makes it one of the more straightforward colors to repair, but solid white is notoriously honest about the condition of your bodywork. It shows every speck of road tar and iron fallout. Because a 1987 finish has faced decades of sunlight, the original paint may have shifted slightly, so focus on thin layers to help the new material integrate with the old.

Best Practices

To confirm your match, look for the identification plate inside the driver's door jamb or on the radiator support bar under the hood. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Nimbus White (check for code 700/NJD), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Do not skip this step, as the heavy white pigments need to be fully suspended to give you proper coverage. Test the color on the included card to verify the shade against your fender. Work in a garage or the shade to avoid direct sunlight, and always keep the container moving to ensure the finish lays down flat. Give the repair plenty of drying time before you decide if it needs a second pass.