1957 Jaguar Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1957 Jaguar Vibe

1957 was the year Jaguar stopped looking over its shoulder and started sprinting. While the rest of the world was distracted by tailfins and chrome, Coventry dropped the XK150 and the Mark VIII-cars that didn't just move; they had "Grace, Space, and Pace." In an era of loud, two-tone jukebox styling, Jaguar stayed regal. We've focused our database on the one color that truly defined the spirit of these machines: Cream, better known to the purists as Old English White. It's a color that looks as much like a bowl of Devonshire cream as it does a racing legend, and it's the only shade you need to worry about if you're keeping a '57 survivor on the road.

Paint Health Check

Since we're deep in the Single Stage Era, you need to understand that your Jag doesn't have a modern "shield" protecting it. There is no clear coat here. The pigment and the binder are one and the same, mixed into a thick, beautiful layer of cellulose lacquer or early enamel. But here's the rub: if that Cream finish looks dull, flat, or feels like a chalkboard, you're looking at serious Oxidation. Without a clear coat to take the hit, the sun is eating the actual color of your car. If you see a white, chalky film on your microfiber when you rub the paint, that's your 1957 Jaguar literally turning into dust.

Restoration Tip

Because this paint is porous and "naked," it's thirsty. If you're touching up a chip or a scratch, remember that you're adding to the original thickness, not just sitting on top of a plastic film. Once you've leveled your repair, you absolutely must seal the deal. These old single-stage finishes don't just want protection; they demand it. Use a high-quality carnauba wax to fill those pores and create a barrier against the elements. If you don't keep a layer of oils between that paint and the atmosphere, it'll go back to being chalky within a month. My rule of thumb for a '57 Jag? It needs wax or it dies.