Upgraded HID and Dechrome
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Sorry for the delay in posting this but I've taken on a new job and.................. well you know the rest.
* So I had the dreaded melted headlight bulb connector and Jag don’t sell these separately: You can see from the image that the connector has melted, despite some saying this does not happen.
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/melted.jpg)
So I thought this was a great opportunity to upgrade the bulbs to 6000K HIDS.
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/HIDS.jpg)
I also wanted to get rid of that fried egg look and used these silver chrome bulbs (compared against the stock).
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/indicators.jpg)
As I was doing this it was a great opportunity to get rid of that dreaded chrome look on the bumpers. Here is the before shot:
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/car.jpg)
The new headlight bulbs are fitted and the chrome inserts and side indicators (repeaters), and front grill have also been sprayed. I think it makes such a huge difference. Before spraying the repeaters (indicators) I sanded the lettering of off the lens for a cleaner look. This was done front and back.
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/carpost.jpg)
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/carafterpaint.jpg)
I also replace the indicator behind the front wheel area:
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/side.jpg)
Some subtle mods that really update the car (in my opinion). The bumper removal and headlight/indicator bulb change would only take about 2 hours (max) if that were all you were doing. It took me the whole weekend as I was waiting for the paint to dry on the chrome. The Side indicators took 5 min to change, very easy.
* So I had the dreaded melted headlight bulb connector and Jag don’t sell these separately: You can see from the image that the connector has melted, despite some saying this does not happen.
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/melted.jpg)
So I thought this was a great opportunity to upgrade the bulbs to 6000K HIDS.
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/HIDS.jpg)
I also wanted to get rid of that fried egg look and used these silver chrome bulbs (compared against the stock).
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/indicators.jpg)
As I was doing this it was a great opportunity to get rid of that dreaded chrome look on the bumpers. Here is the before shot:
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/car.jpg)
The new headlight bulbs are fitted and the chrome inserts and side indicators (repeaters), and front grill have also been sprayed. I think it makes such a huge difference. Before spraying the repeaters (indicators) I sanded the lettering of off the lens for a cleaner look. This was done front and back.
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/carpost.jpg)
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/carafterpaint.jpg)
I also replace the indicator behind the front wheel area:
![](http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/dalecan/Cars/Jag%20update/side.jpg)
Some subtle mods that really update the car (in my opinion). The bumper removal and headlight/indicator bulb change would only take about 2 hours (max) if that were all you were doing. It took me the whole weekend as I was waiting for the paint to dry on the chrome. The Side indicators took 5 min to change, very easy.
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I abraded the surfaces to be painted then applied an adhesive promoter, then primer then paint then lacquer. I got all the paints and tack cloths from these guys: automotivetouchup.com.
If I were to do it again I would try to find a vinyl with the same color as all the materials cost about $150 (for both front and rear; I did a lot of coats).
The paint hasn't started to chip (yet) and I did this in the summer.
I'm still thinking about the rear (plinth) jag sign on the rear.
If I were to do it again I would try to find a vinyl with the same color as all the materials cost about $150 (for both front and rear; I did a lot of coats).
The paint hasn't started to chip (yet) and I did this in the summer.
I'm still thinking about the rear (plinth) jag sign on the rear.
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I abraded the surfaces to be painted then applied an adhesive promoter, then primer then paint then lacquer. I got all the paints and tack cloths from these guys: automotivetouchup.com.
If I were to do it again I would try to find a vinyl with the same color as all the materials cost about $150 (for both front and rear; I did a lot of coats).
The paint hasn't started to chip (yet) and I did this in the summer.
I'm still thinking about the rear (plinth) jag sign on the rear.
If I were to do it again I would try to find a vinyl with the same color as all the materials cost about $150 (for both front and rear; I did a lot of coats).
The paint hasn't started to chip (yet) and I did this in the summer.
I'm still thinking about the rear (plinth) jag sign on the rear.
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excellent job dalecan....
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You now have a "Sport" version near as dammit....lol
The de chromed look is so much better IMO and the clear side repeaters really lifts the car ( I did this on my 02 some time ago as well )
The HID's will make a big difference lighting wise as well.
Thanks for sharing
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I got my pair of smoke marker lights from ebay... and I still haven't been able to find a replacement for the awful orange marker lights on the bumper
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EDIT: Found on ebay some smoked front signal marker replacements: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jagua...item1c17436724
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