1969 Jaguar Touch Up Paint (13 OEM Colors)

The 1969 Jaguar Vibe

By 1969, the Jaguar E-Type had matured into the Series 2, and the XJ6 was just beginning its reign as the world's most graceful sedan. This was a year of transition-the swinging sixties were giving way to the earthy seventies, and the Jaguar color palette reflected it. We've cataloged 13 shades for this year, ranging from the quintessential British Racing Green and Signal Red to those moody, era-defining tones like Sable and Willow Green. In '69, a Jaguar didn't just arrive; it glided in with a coat of synthetic enamel that had more depth than a Shakespearean tragedy.

Paint Health Check

Since we're in the Single Stage Era, your Jag is wearing a "what you see is what you get" finish. There's no clear coat sitting on top to protect the pigment; the color is the protection. The bad news? This stuff is a magnet for "Oxidation." If your Regency Red or Dark Blue looks like it was scrubbed with a chalkboard eraser, that's the paint literally dying on the vine. Without a clear shield, the sun bakes the binders right out of the surface, leaving behind a dull, chalky film that hides the brilliance underneath. If you see white powdery residue when you rub the hood, you're looking at decades of neglected chemistry.

Restoration Tip

The secret to saving 1969 enamel is simple: you have to feed it. Before you even think about touching up a chip in your Pale Primrose or Ascot Gray, you need to strip away that oxidized "dead skin" with a fine polishing compound. You'll be amazed at how much color is still hiding under the chalk. But here is the Salty Painter's golden rule for this era: It needs wax or it dies. Once you've polished it back to a shine, you must seal it with a high-quality carnuba or polymer sealant. Without that barrier, the single-stage paint will start fading again before the next oil change.