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Old 10-13-2022, 06:59 PM
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Default XJS Tonneau/Top Cover Color Change

The Tonneau cover that came with my 1994 XJS was not even a close match to my interior, much lighter. I don't know how many different colored covers Jaguar made, but I didn't like the very light top that didn't match my leather interior.

Solution, change the color using Light Oak SEM Colorcoat coating. I have had great results with this product on door panels, carpets and other interior parts.

I went with 15753 light oak and it is a very close match when on the car and out in the natural light.



 
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Well done Sir
I was a bit more fortunate, in that mine was a very good match to interior
 
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Maybe the one that came with the car was originally made for a different interior color, but it was a lot lighter and just didn't look nice.
 
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Old 10-27-2022, 06:47 AM
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What the outcome looks like on the car. SEM sells a lot for browns, tan, and beige colors and if I were to do it again I would maybe try a darker color to more closely match the interior, but I kind of feel I am being just a little bit too picky. And yes, the driver's seat bolster needs attention. I already have the dye, just need to find the time.





 
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Just give the Jaguar trim colour from your VIN label to Furniture Clinic who will sell your the correct colour for your seats and hood cover.

https://www.furnitureclinic.com/about

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