Jaguar Primrose Pearl (830/FDH) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Jaguar represents a very specific era of British luxury where elegance was found in subtlety rather than aggression. Jaguar Primrose Pearl is a rare, buttery hue that was often reserved for high-end Insignia trim levels on the XJS and XJ40. It is a sophisticated, soft yellow that depends entirely on the light to show its depth. Since your car has been on the road since the early nineties, the original finish has likely mellowed or faded slightly from its factory state. A fresh touch-up will bring back that crisp, sun-drenched glow, though you should expect the new paint to look a bit more vibrant than the panels that have lived through thirty years of weather.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it contains translucent mica flakes instead of standard metallic glitter. These flakes are what give the car its soft, pearlescent shimmer, but they can be temperamental during application. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the mica will cluster and create a dark, muddy patch known as mottling. To avoid this, you need to build the color with light, even layers. This allows the mica to lay flat and catch the light correctly. If you are using a pen or brush, avoid the temptation to "fill" a chip in one go; multiple thin passes will always yield a better result than a single thick dab.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Jaguar Primrose Pearl (check for code 830/FDH), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. You can usually find this paint code on a metal plate located in the driver's side door jamb or on the cross-member under the hood near the radiator. Because the mica flakes settle at the bottom of the container, thorough mixing is the only way to ensure the color matches your car. Test the color on the included card first to see how the pearl settles before you move to the actual bodywork. If you are working in a garage or the shade, keep the container moving to maintain a steady flow. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the finish remains level and clear.