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Now that I have your attention LOL I was called again by the GM of the dealership I work for that the so called detail company we use did it again . My mission as always get the car done and on the showroom floor by the afternoon .
Thank you for looking as always when I do these details at work I can't document the whole process since I have other work that needs to get done during the day .

2011 Jaguar XK-R Convertible
Process of correction and products used
Two Bucket wash using Pinnacale Natural Brilliance
Meguiars Micro Fiber system
Flex 3401
Porter Cable
Menzerma 85RD
LSP Mothers California Gold
Hydro Tech pads
Lots of Micro fibers and brushes
As always the weather in South Florida changes by the minute most of the before pictures are inside under the lights

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Here is some of the before pictures of what I was dealing with from Buffer trails to swirls and some rids .

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Next up the rims /tires / calipers /Before and after

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Next the exhaust before and after.

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They used a acid bass wheel cleaner that actually ate into the lugs nuts I had to clean them using a wire wheel .

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The interior was in good shape only needed some touching up also the engine compartment needed some touching up.
Next the correction stage .
Here are some 50/50 shots of the Meguiars system doing it's magic
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After using the Micro Fiber cutting pads you can notice some hazing .
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After using the 85RD
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Finally some sun came out

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Nice job Adam!

I really like the before and after picture of the wheel barrel. Shows how much love that wheel needed.
 
You really got me on that thread title. I remember one time on the way to a hot date I hit a cat that wondered from the curb. I went about one more mile, turned around and went home. You could say I had a bad night for ##### :(

The Jag looks great!!! Love that body style!!!
 
Adam, your title designates the very best kind of cat, hehehehe. You sure brought that one back from the dead though...Great work!!
 
:wow: WOW Adam, what a fabulous restoration!! :wow:




I hope you charged them plenty and even fined them for abuse!! :laughing:
 
Nice job Adam!

I really like the before and after picture of the wheel barrel. Shows how much love that wheel needed.
Thanks Ryan and if you ever need any advise on your Volvo let me know I only have 31 years working on them

You really got me on that thread title. I remember one time on the way to a hot date I hit a cat that wondered from the curb. I went about one more mile, turned around and went home. You could say I had a bad night for ##### :(

The Jag looks great!!! Love that body style!!!
That's funny I actually thought of you when I made the title

Adam, your title designates the very best kind of cat, hehehehe. You sure brought that one back from the dead though...Great work!!
Always Thanks Richy

Wow, Adam, what a beauty that is! Very nice work as always. :props:
I'm trying Charlie what can I say

:wow: WOW Adam, what a fabulous restoration!! :wow:




I hope you charged them plenty and even fined them for abuse!! :laughing:
Just no excuse for the abuse that was done .Thanks Bobby

Very nice job!
Thank you
 
Nice Clean up Adam, your title definitely got my attention !

Did you use the MF correction system on this as well? I was not completely clear on that detail.
 
...the so called detail company we use did it again.

And they keep using the same bozos...why?

Nice recovery on the Jag. Guess those Thursday night practice sessions are paying off. Where's your model-babe? :D

TL
 
Nice Clean up Adam, your title definitely got my attention !

Did you use the MF correction system on this as well? I was not completely clear on that detail.
Thanks Bill and yes I did use the MF system .

And they keep using the same bozos...why?

Nice recovery on the Jag. Guess those Thursday night practice sessions are paying off. Where's your model-babe? :D

TL
Well you know that most dealerships pay very little to have cars detailed and you see the results .I'm trying to get the dealership to make some changes but it's really hard when money is involved it's not like we don't carry some high ends car .
 
hahahahahha LOVE the title of this thread...HILARIOUS!!!!!! very nice work on the ride!!!!
 
Thanks Bill and yes I did use the MF system .

Well you know that most dealerships pay very little to have cars detailed and you see the results .I'm trying to get the dealership to make some changes but it's really hard when money is involved it's not like we don't carry some high ends car .

Just please tell us they're not letting those guys near the Karmas! :nomore:
 
very nice work! one question what product did you use on the wheels/calipers and the exhaust pipes for cleaning? just wondering because the exhaust came out fantastic!
 
Very nice Adam!!
Thanks Buddy

Just please tell us they're not letting those guys near the Karmas! :nomore:
To late Charlie they all ready did I will fix it when I'm finished with some other projects

Yeah I was thinking the worst from the title too. Nice job Adam.
Thank you

very nice work! one question what product did you use on the wheels/calipers and the exhaust pipes for cleaning? just wondering because the exhaust came out fantastic!
The wheels I used Kent More product I have at the shop it's almost like a weaker APC. The chrome I used Flitz great product try it one time .I also used these all the time Flitz Mini Bff Ball Combo, Flitz buffing balls, polishing balls, wheel polishing tools

Great job as always Adam!
Thanks Tad
 
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