1960 Jaguar Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 1960 Jaguar Vibe

Welcome to 1960, the year when the Jaguar Mark II was the fastest way to outrun the law and the XK150 was the fastest way to catch a glance at the country club. Back then, paint wasn't just a protective layer; it was a statement of British sophistication. We've focused our database on the true survivors of this era-the iconic Cream (Old English White), the ethereal Silver Blue Metallic, and the sharp Silver Gray Metallic. These weren't just colors; they were the armor of the "Grace, Space, and Pace" philosophy. If you're looking at a 1960 Jag today, you're looking at a car that was meant to be seen in the London fog, not hidden under a car cover.

Paint Health Check

Now, listen close, because 1960 was the heart of the Single Stage Era. Your Jag didn't come with a clear coat "safety net." It's just pigment and binder standing alone against the elements. The legend of these cars is bulletproof, but the paint? It's prone to oxidation. If your Silver Blue looks more like a dusty chalkboard than a metallic dream, that's the paint literally dying of thirst. Without a clear top layer, the sun eats the pigment and leaves behind a chalky, hazy residue. This paint is thick and honest, but if it hasn't been loved, it's likely "chalking" its way to an early grave.

Restoration Tip

Because this is Single Stage paint, you've actually got a fighting chance. Unlike modern "thin-film" factory finishes that peel when they fail, 1960s paint can often be brought back from the dead with a steady hand and a good compound. But remember the Salty Painter's creed: It needs wax or it dies. Once you've buffed away that chalky oxidation to find the color underneath, you've exposed "fresh" paint that has zero protection. You must seal it with a high-quality carnauba wax immediately. Think of it like skin-if you exfoliate it and don't moisturize, you're just asking for trouble. Keep it waxed, or watch your Jaguar's "Grace" turn into "Grime" by next summer.