katwalk
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I don't know what kind of idiot so-called "professionals" you've found, but most professionals can do a damn good job of matching paint - especially with computerized color photospectrometers that everyone uses these days.
Also, he's got an XJR, something worth saving. Not a dispos-a-Bug. One of the rules of owning a Jaguar is "never halfass a repair - the cat will bite you in the ass for it."
LabCoat: I'd look into having the XJR Ziebarted once you get the rust repairs taken care of.
My car is 3 different colors because the insurance body shop made it that way. It's not the original color that is the problem, it is the fact the sun fades it and the factory color will not match unless you try multiple mixes and you better believe they will try to send it out unmatched because most people won't notice it. Get ready to have to veto and send it back in more than once if you want a perfect match which means you won't get your car back for awhile. Also, don't call the last fucking thing I have of my grandmother disposable of this kat will bite you in the ass for it.