Scooped up an '06 XJ8 for my lady
#24
07-13-2013, 07:20 PM
Well guys I sprayed the base real nice and the blends came out good. However after I cleared it I turned on my exhaust fan and what I didn't realize is that the temp outside dropped over 15 degrees (i was working day into night), so the nicely sprayed clear just started to run.
I was able to sand most of it out in the back of the car, but in the front where I was fixing a ding I need to sand/respray the fender as the shapes are too complex and it would be impossible to get all the rusn out.
Good news is the bumper and the trunklid came out nice
Basecoat still wet:
Epoxy sealed bumper and lid:
Foggy conditions
Clear on the lid:
I was able to sand most of it out in the back of the car, but in the front where I was fixing a ding I need to sand/respray the fender as the shapes are too complex and it would be impossible to get all the rusn out.
Good news is the bumper and the trunklid came out nice
Basecoat still wet:
Epoxy sealed bumper and lid:
Foggy conditions
Clear on the lid:
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#26
07-21-2013, 12:05 AM
ok. So I gave it a round 2 today. Had to wait a few days to avoid lifting issues.
No runs this time.
Next post will hopefully be the assembled pics.
Also, last week I took possession of a higher milage but very clean '06 XJR that is almost a twin to this one. I plan on selling it but the car is gorgeous.
No runs this time.
Next post will hopefully be the assembled pics.
Also, last week I took possession of a higher milage but very clean '06 XJR that is almost a twin to this one. I plan on selling it but the car is gorgeous.
#27
07-21-2013, 12:26 AM
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Adam....great pics and it's also great to see somebody who is not afraid to get in and have a go ;o)
A lot of repairers are put off by the new alloy body technology because they either don't want to invest in the technology repair systems, don't want to advance their capabilities...or both.
A lot of the reports coming out of the Uk are exagerated and usually down to lack of care by the owner and cars that are left outside in hostile environments without any sort of preparation.
There certainly was a few defects in early production but was attended to by the company and alloy doesn't rot...corrode yes but only if it left unprotected.
Too may ill informed people confuse metal bodies with alloy....they are worlds apart.
I'm all for the new technology and makes for a car that is 40% lighter and 60% stiffer.
You drive an X308 and X350 over the same testing road and there is a world of difference.
From the pics, it looks like a pretty decent rear end shunt but as long as the chassis sections are straight or re-aligned properly, it's a matter of replacement panels wherte need be and judging by your pics, the rest is shaping up nicely.
What about paint matching, are you going with factory original?
Doing what you are doing will save a mountain of green stuff and as long as you repair the electrics properly you will have a pretty decent car that should be reliable.
Kudos to you mate for having a go ;o))
A lot of repairers are put off by the new alloy body technology because they either don't want to invest in the technology repair systems, don't want to advance their capabilities...or both.
A lot of the reports coming out of the Uk are exagerated and usually down to lack of care by the owner and cars that are left outside in hostile environments without any sort of preparation.
There certainly was a few defects in early production but was attended to by the company and alloy doesn't rot...corrode yes but only if it left unprotected.
Too may ill informed people confuse metal bodies with alloy....they are worlds apart.
I'm all for the new technology and makes for a car that is 40% lighter and 60% stiffer.
You drive an X308 and X350 over the same testing road and there is a world of difference.
From the pics, it looks like a pretty decent rear end shunt but as long as the chassis sections are straight or re-aligned properly, it's a matter of replacement panels wherte need be and judging by your pics, the rest is shaping up nicely.
What about paint matching, are you going with factory original?
Doing what you are doing will save a mountain of green stuff and as long as you repair the electrics properly you will have a pretty decent car that should be reliable.
Kudos to you mate for having a go ;o))
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#29
07-21-2013, 11:10 AM
Adam....great pics and it's also great to see somebody who is not afraid to get in and have a go ;o)
A lot of repairers are put off by the new alloy body technology because they either don't want to invest in the technology repair systems, don't want to advance their capabilities...or both.
A lot of the reports coming out of the Uk are exagerated and usually down to lack of care by the owner and cars that are left outside in hostile environments without any sort of preparation.
There certainly was a few defects in early production but was attended to by the company and alloy doesn't rot...corrode yes but only if it left unprotected.
Too may ill informed people confuse metal bodies with alloy....they are worlds apart.
I'm all for the new technology and makes for a car that is 40% lighter and 60% stiffer.
You drive an X308 and X350 over the same testing road and there is a world of difference.
From the pics, it looks like a pretty decent rear end shunt but as long as the chassis sections are straight or re-aligned properly, it's a matter of replacement panels wherte need be and judging by your pics, the rest is shaping up nicely.
What about paint matching, are you going with factory original?
Doing what you are doing will save a mountain of green stuff and as long as you repair the electrics properly you will have a pretty decent car that should be reliable.
Kudos to you mate for having a go ;o))
A lot of repairers are put off by the new alloy body technology because they either don't want to invest in the technology repair systems, don't want to advance their capabilities...or both.
A lot of the reports coming out of the Uk are exagerated and usually down to lack of care by the owner and cars that are left outside in hostile environments without any sort of preparation.
There certainly was a few defects in early production but was attended to by the company and alloy doesn't rot...corrode yes but only if it left unprotected.
Too may ill informed people confuse metal bodies with alloy....they are worlds apart.
I'm all for the new technology and makes for a car that is 40% lighter and 60% stiffer.
You drive an X308 and X350 over the same testing road and there is a world of difference.
From the pics, it looks like a pretty decent rear end shunt but as long as the chassis sections are straight or re-aligned properly, it's a matter of replacement panels wherte need be and judging by your pics, the rest is shaping up nicely.
What about paint matching, are you going with factory original?
Doing what you are doing will save a mountain of green stuff and as long as you repair the electrics properly you will have a pretty decent car that should be reliable.
Kudos to you mate for having a go ;o))
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07-21-2013, 11:11 AM
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