1998 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas Amaranth Cat gets some loving
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I recently was called upon by a Jaguarforums.com member who was interested in my services. Joolz called me and we had the chance to thoroughly discuss my detailing and paint correction needs for her newly aquired 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas. I has asked her in advance to please order some factory touch up paint for some scratch repair's that she had requested.
So it was a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in Marina Del Rey, which was were I traveled (about 50 miles each way) for this job. Upon arrival I noticed the Jaguar parked, showing it's state of neglect from the previous owner. But underneath the dust, pollen and excessive fine scratches was the most beautiful Amaranth purple color just waiting to come alive.....The inside was almost flawless and very well preserved, which is a very rare find....
I was very fortunate to be able to work in such a gorgeous place...a nice cool 77 degrees on the water sure beats 92 degrees inland.....Thanks Joolz..![Icon Razz](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
For this particular detail, the vehicle received my "Silver Package" which offered all the correction a Dual Action (D/A) polisher could deliver. No high speed or rotary polishing was performed on this vehicle, 3 steps with the D/A and these were the results that were achieved.......I would have to say that it was a great recovery from where we started......
For the paint correction this is what was used.........
Thorough wash
Complete clay and surface prep
Porter Cable XP was utilized
1st step - LC Hydro Cyan 5.5 pad w/ Megs M105
2nd step - Megs W8006 w/ Megs M205
3rd step - Megs W9006 w/ Megs M21
So here are some of the before and after photos of this XJ8 that was given another life......
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And for the money shots, my favorite's showing what a stunning color this Jaguar really has....and the true reflections of my 5 star service!
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Thank you for viewing this post and project, and again thank you Joolz for your business and support on Jaguarforums.com
So it was a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in Marina Del Rey, which was were I traveled (about 50 miles each way) for this job. Upon arrival I noticed the Jaguar parked, showing it's state of neglect from the previous owner. But underneath the dust, pollen and excessive fine scratches was the most beautiful Amaranth purple color just waiting to come alive.....The inside was almost flawless and very well preserved, which is a very rare find....
I was very fortunate to be able to work in such a gorgeous place...a nice cool 77 degrees on the water sure beats 92 degrees inland.....Thanks Joolz..
![Icon Razz](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
For this particular detail, the vehicle received my "Silver Package" which offered all the correction a Dual Action (D/A) polisher could deliver. No high speed or rotary polishing was performed on this vehicle, 3 steps with the D/A and these were the results that were achieved.......I would have to say that it was a great recovery from where we started......
For the paint correction this is what was used.........
Thorough wash
Complete clay and surface prep
Porter Cable XP was utilized
1st step - LC Hydro Cyan 5.5 pad w/ Megs M105
2nd step - Megs W8006 w/ Megs M205
3rd step - Megs W9006 w/ Megs M21
So here are some of the before and after photos of this XJ8 that was given another life......
Before shots
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And for the money shots, my favorite's showing what a stunning color this Jaguar really has....and the true reflections of my 5 star service!
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Thank you for viewing this post and project, and again thank you Joolz for your business and support on Jaguarforums.com
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My Jagatha is very happy after Dave and Ben came and took good care of her! She practically glows now!
Seriously, not a single detail was overlooked. For no extra charge, Dave even used the touch up paint on a little thingy that happened on the da*! Los Angeles freeways...
If you are only thinking about it, do yourself a favor and give Dave a call. Let him educate you. I am completely sold, only Dave and Innovative will ever detail my Jagatha!
Thanks again, Dave!![Icon Goofygrin](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_goofygrin.gif)
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Seriously, not a single detail was overlooked. For no extra charge, Dave even used the touch up paint on a little thingy that happened on the da*! Los Angeles freeways...
If you are only thinking about it, do yourself a favor and give Dave a call. Let him educate you. I am completely sold, only Dave and Innovative will ever detail my Jagatha!
Thanks again, Dave!
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