2001 Jaguar Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Jaguar Vibe

Welcome to 2001, where the XJ8 and XK8 were still the undisputed kings of the country club parking lot. This was the era of the "Refined Palette"-Jaguar wasn't throwing neon at the wall to see what stuck. Instead, they leaned into sophisticated, high-metallic finishes like Topaz Metallic and Lazurite Metallic. While the rest of the world was drowning in boring silvers, Jaguar owners were opting for Seafrost Pearl or the eternal British Racing Green. We've curated the six definitive survivors from this year-the colors that defined a generation of "old money" aesthetics before everything went grayscale.

Paint Health Check

If you're driving a 2001 Jag today, you're officially in The Peeling Era. By the turn of the millennium, Jaguar had perfected the deep, "wet-look" shine using high-solids clear coats, but those clears have a shelf life if they've spent too much time under the sun. Look closely at your roof and boot lid. If you see white, chalky "clouds" or edges where the clear looks like it's lifting away from the Platinum Metallic base, you're looking at delamination. This isn't just a cosmetic "fade" you can buff out; it's a failure of the bond between layers. Once air gets under that clear, the basecoat underneath will oxidize faster than a damp nail.

Restoration Tip

The secret to keeping a 2001 Jaguar looking factory-fresh is edge-sealing. Because these cars use a thick clear coat, a single stone chip in your White Onyx or British Racing Green is a gateway for moisture to crawl under the clear and start a massive peel. Don't wait for the weekend. Clean the chip with a solvent-based prep, and seal it with a precision touch-up immediately. You aren't just fixing a spot; you're "stapling" the clear coat down so it doesn't decide to leave the car. If you see the clear starting to cloud, stop the polish-you're just thinning out what little protection is left. Seal it, protect it, and keep it out of the midday sun.