Jaguar Poseidon Green Metallic (BLVC281) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the transition of British luxury at the end of the seventies. It is a deep, moody green that shifts toward black in the shade but reveals its true depth when the sun hits the metallic flake. Since your Jaguar likely rolled off the line between 1979 and 1980, this paint has probably seen decades of weather and washing. Because it was used across all models during those two years, you might find it on a late Series II XJ6 or one of the early, sleek XJ-S coupes. It is a sophisticated, aquatic shade that feels far more exclusive than the standard racing greens found on every other British car of the era.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Jaguar Poseidon Green Metallic (check for code BLVC281), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a true metallic finish, which means the heavy silver and green flakes love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix it thoroughly, the repair will look too dark and muddy. The biggest risk with a metallic green this dark is mottling, where the flakes cluster together and create dark splotches or stripes. To avoid this, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes and resist the urge to put it on too thick in a single go.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code plate riveted to the radiator crossmember under the bonnet or occasionally on the door pillar. Before you apply any paint to the car, test the color on the included card to ensure the metallic flake density matches your current finish. Dark metallics require patience, so give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the color from dragging or shifting. If you are working in your garage, make sure you have plenty of light directed at the panel so you can see the flake orientation as you go. Focus on building the color slowly and always finish with a clear coat to lock in that deep, oceanic shine.