1961 Jaguar E-Type (right hand drive) - 24hr correction

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by GoFast908Z, Apr 18, 2015.

  1. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    After doing this client's Porsche 993 Turbo, he brought in his restored first year E-Type for paint correction work. This car is just gorgeous and has been on my list of cars to do for a long time. Had a tight deadline on this one and ended up working 24hrs straight on it, 9am-9am the following day.




    Upon arrival, it didn't look like it needed much work

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    A closer inspection revealed the swirls easily seen in the sunlight

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    That's a big front end....

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    The beautiful inline 6 engine

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    More defects under shop lighting

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    Before compounding

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    After compounding. A few deep scratches would remain as they were too deep to safely remove. Final polishing still to be carried out.


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    Some leftover DA sanding scratches from when the car was painted and sanded to level orange peel texture. The sanding was right up to and in a few places over the edges of the panels, making removing them challenging.

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    Much improved

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    Headlight lens covers removed to clean all the visible areas not normally accessible.

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    9am following morning and very tired, but the E-Type was all done and looking amazing.

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    Nothing really needed doing in the interior as it was spotless, but such a nice interior deserved a pic.....especially with it being right-hand-drive!

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    Sun shots


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    Sun bursts everywhere!

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    Thanks for checking it out!
     
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  2. cptzippy

    cptzippy Jedi Nuba

    Great work for a beautiful car. Go take a nap!
     
  3. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    That blue is gorgeous!!! Great job. And I'm so enamored with those seats. Looks so cool.

    But that 993 Turbo *bites fist*. So sick.
     
  4. steveburn

    steveburn New Member

    Beautiful!
     
  5. mShu7

    mShu7 Birth of a Detailer

    Beautiful work on a beautiful car!
     

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