'87 Jaguar: 1-step correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by kakeuter, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Today we cleaned up a 1987 XJ6. I work with the owner who has had this car since it was brand new.

    We were working with a budget, but I wanted to perform a 1-step polish to remove some swirls and restore some gloss

    Let’s begin with some before shots.

    Car was in really good shape.
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    Random water spots
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    Greasy substance
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    Interior was in good shape, just a good wipe down and vacuum.
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    Wash Process

    Wheels looked clean.
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    Wanted to make sure they were clean between all the slots. Using Mini EZ brush
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    Not as clean as they looked
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    Initial foaming
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    Clay bar treatment
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    After just the roof
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    Getting all the little areas
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    Rest of the car wasn’t in too bad of shape.
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    Car was foamed and washed again
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    Final rinse
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    Dried and taped up. On to the polishing.
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    Got a couple packages from Detailers Domain and Autogeek while working on the car

    Pad washer comes in next week
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    Some final shots
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    Some minor swirls remained, as it was only a 1-step polish.
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    Interior:
    Vacuumed everything, protected mats with 303 Fabric Guard
    Dash and doors wiped down with Cockpit Premium
    Seats got Leatherique

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    Some more exterior shots
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    Thanks for looking.

    -Kody-
     
  2. GTIDamien_407

    GTIDamien_407 Birth of a Detailer

    Nice work! What are those black furry stick things in the picture of the stuff you got used for?
     
  3. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Thanks, those are wheel whoolies. Great for cleaning wheels and wheel wells.

    -Kody-
     
  4. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Nice work on a nice classic
     
  5. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Looks amazing for a one step ... do you mind sharing what polish/pad combo you used?
     
  6. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work!
     
  7. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Thank you! I used M205 on a DD green pad.
     

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