1997 Jaguar Touch Up Paint (21 OEM Colors)

The 1997 Jaguar Vibe

In 1997, Jaguar was at a crossroads between old-world wood-and-leather charm and the new "curvy" era of the XK8 and the refined XJ. It was a year of peak sophistication, where the cars looked like they were sculpted from wet river stones. While the streets were flooded with boring beige sedans, the only color that truly mattered for a Jag was Seafrost Pearl. It was a misty, metallic green-tinted silver that perfectly captured the "British seaside at dawn" aesthetic. If you're driving one today, you aren't just driving a car; you're piloting a piece of the mid-90s luxury dream.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1997, Jaguar had fully committed to the basecoat-and-clear-coat system to get that deep, pearlescent shine. The problem? Those early-generation clear coats were like a bad relationship-stunning at first, but they eventually just start flaking away. We call it delamination. Because these cars were often kept under the sun by owners who thought a car wash once a year was "maintenance," the clear coat on the roof, hood, and trunk is likely brittle by now. Once that clear starts to lift, moisture gets trapped underneath and turns your paint into a series of ugly white scales.

Restoration Tip

If you see a stone chip on your 1997 Jag, do not wait for the weekend. Seal it immediately. On this era of paint, a tiny chip is an invitation for the clear coat to begin peeling back like a bad sunburn. Clean the area, dab your color, and then-this is the critical part-ensure you've got a fresh layer of clear over it to "lock down" the edges of the factory finish. If you've already got a small spot where the clear is lifting, don't hit it with a high-pressure hose at the car wash, or you'll watch half your hood fly off in the rearview mirror.