1994 Jaguar XJS12 2+2 in BRG Reconditioned
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This was an interesting detail for me. I've never detailed a car "this old" and I kept thinking it was older than it actually was due to the body style being the same since the 70's! This car is a beast though with the Jag V12. Even in 94 this car had heated and massaging seats! Now that's what I call luxury
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BTW excuse the lesser quality pics, I forgot to charge my DSLR and used the Sony P&S and just kept using it throughout the detail.
The car was in for a whole exterior makeover, and an interior touch up. I spent around 15 hours on this car.
When it first arrived to me:
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(large scratch that needed to be taken care of. Luckily it passed the "fingernail test" so I knew it wouldn't be difficult to remove)
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![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00616.jpg)
First up, as always, was the wheels.
Before:
![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00611.jpg)
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They were first pressure rinsed to get rid of as much surface dirt as possible. Then I sprayed Autoglym custom wheel cleaner on the rims, and the tires/wheel wells received P21S TAW.
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Next the engine bay was CAREFULLY degreased. First I "rinsed" with the hose on "mist" as to not soak any of the 15 year old electronics. Then I sprayed P21S TAW on areas easy to reach, and away from electrical components, and then carefully agitated with a boars hair brush.
![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00623.jpg)
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After the engine bay was re "rinsed" I moved on to the body of the car. I foamed with with CG CWC and then followed that up with a 2 bucket CWC wash.
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Once that was complete I clayed the car with Megs Professional Mild clay and ONR as lube. I then taped up all the chrome trim and seals to prep for polishing.
The combination for this car was a 3 step polish. 3M UK Fast Cut Plus on a 3M UK Yellow pad, followed by SIP on a 3m UK Yellow Pad, and then refined with Ultrafina on a 3M UK Blue pad.
Befores:
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![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00631.jpg)
50/50 in the sun before ultrafina:
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Most of the paint was corrected easily, but a few deep RIDS remained:
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The hood complete:
![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
BTW excuse the lesser quality pics, I forgot to charge my DSLR and used the Sony P&S and just kept using it throughout the detail.
The car was in for a whole exterior makeover, and an interior touch up. I spent around 15 hours on this car.
When it first arrived to me:
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Size: 56.4 KB](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/detailing-car-care-20/181792d1501309200-1994-jaguar-xjs12-2-2-brg-reconditioned-dsc00613.jpg)
(large scratch that needed to be taken care of. Luckily it passed the "fingernail test" so I knew it wouldn't be difficult to remove)
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![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00616.jpg)
First up, as always, was the wheels.
Before:
![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00611.jpg)
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They were first pressure rinsed to get rid of as much surface dirt as possible. Then I sprayed Autoglym custom wheel cleaner on the rims, and the tires/wheel wells received P21S TAW.
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Next the engine bay was CAREFULLY degreased. First I "rinsed" with the hose on "mist" as to not soak any of the 15 year old electronics. Then I sprayed P21S TAW on areas easy to reach, and away from electrical components, and then carefully agitated with a boars hair brush.
![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00623.jpg)
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After the engine bay was re "rinsed" I moved on to the body of the car. I foamed with with CG CWC and then followed that up with a 2 bucket CWC wash.
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Once that was complete I clayed the car with Megs Professional Mild clay and ONR as lube. I then taped up all the chrome trim and seals to prep for polishing.
The combination for this car was a 3 step polish. 3M UK Fast Cut Plus on a 3M UK Yellow pad, followed by SIP on a 3m UK Yellow Pad, and then refined with Ultrafina on a 3M UK Blue pad.
Befores:
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![](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/justwaxed/94%20XJ/DSC00631.jpg)
50/50 in the sun before ultrafina:
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Most of the paint was corrected easily, but a few deep RIDS remained:
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The hood complete:
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50/50 of fender done, door not:
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(scratch still needs some attention)
Mirror before:
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After:
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Door/Scratch refined:
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And then one more pass for the one on the fender:
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Trunk before:
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And after:
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Rear quarter corrected, door not:
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Close up:
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Before LSP in the sun:
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Next was the interior. Sorry I forgot to take befores.. for some reason I never do this on interiors. I guess I don't really know how to take good before/afters of interiors like the exterior :shrug: Any tips would help!
The leather was treated with LM Trio. Carpets cleaned with CG Citrus Pad Cleaner, and protected with 303 FG. Wood got Zaino AIO.
Afters:
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The wheels were polished by the GF with Werkstat Prime and the protected with Acrylic. Tires got Megs HD 2:1 and wheel wells were dressed with Adams Undercarriage Spray.
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The LSP was Blackfire Wet Diamond which was topped by Midnight Sun Carnuba. I tossed around the idea of seeing how AB would look on BRG but opted to go with this combo for some more testing.
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(scratch still needs some attention)
Mirror before:
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After:
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Door/Scratch refined:
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And then one more pass for the one on the fender:
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Trunk before:
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And after:
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Rear quarter corrected, door not:
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Close up:
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Before LSP in the sun:
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Next was the interior. Sorry I forgot to take befores.. for some reason I never do this on interiors. I guess I don't really know how to take good before/afters of interiors like the exterior :shrug: Any tips would help!
The leather was treated with LM Trio. Carpets cleaned with CG Citrus Pad Cleaner, and protected with 303 FG. Wood got Zaino AIO.
Afters:
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The wheels were polished by the GF with Werkstat Prime and the protected with Acrylic. Tires got Megs HD 2:1 and wheel wells were dressed with Adams Undercarriage Spray.
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The LSP was Blackfire Wet Diamond which was topped by Midnight Sun Carnuba. I tossed around the idea of seeing how AB would look on BRG but opted to go with this combo for some more testing.
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Lovin the finished article d00t and the many pics + write up....all good
![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Be great to see some more in this section.
Are you a professional detailer or a serious enthusiast? The reason I ask is ....I have an A6 with more than a few swirl marks after nearly 3 years and 60k miles, and I look after my car
![Icon Look](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_look.gif)
Maybe you could tell us a little more about you?
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Lovin the finished article d00t and the many pics + write up....all good![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Be great to see some more in this section.
Are you a professional detailer or a serious enthusiast? The reason I ask is ....I have an A6 with more than a few swirl marks after nearly 3 years and 60k miles, and I look after my car
I know an enthusiast ( not professional detailer but could be - been at it for 20 years ) who will correct my paintwork for around £300. It'll take him and assistant approx 20 man hours . Something I intend to get done pretty soon.
Maybe you could tell us a little more about you?
![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Be great to see some more in this section.
Are you a professional detailer or a serious enthusiast? The reason I ask is ....I have an A6 with more than a few swirl marks after nearly 3 years and 60k miles, and I look after my car
![Icon Look](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_look.gif)
Maybe you could tell us a little more about you?
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