What did you do to your X150 today?
#1541
Absolutely not!! I took great pains to eliminate the swirls and scratches that came from the POs affinity for automatic car washes. Multi-stage polishing done with the right equipment and materials, patience, and attention to detail (paint correction to you youngsters) produces the same results
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MarkyUK (01-21-2021)
#1542
Proper paint correction breaks down each section of the car into a grid and grid by grid the paint is cleaned, decontaminated, compounded to remove imperfections and flaws in the paint and clear coat brought to a maximum gloss and then sealed. It is a process that can take a specialist several days to compete depending on the severity of the defects in the paint. This is a process done on new cars as well, not just older ones.
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steve_k_xk (01-08-2021)
#1543
Proper paint correction breaks down each section of the car into a grid and grid by grid the paint is cleaned, decontaminated, compounded to remove imperfections and flaws in the paint and clear coat brought to a maximum gloss and then sealed. It is a process that can take a specialist several days to compete depending on the severity of the defects in the paint. This is a process done on new cars as well, not just older ones.
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#1546
You're right, it does seem that way - however, it's a trick of the light I think. Although it could be that the PPF has a slightly greater coefficient of reflectance than the uncoated parts of the car. It almost sounds like I know what I'm talking about!
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In your earlier post you said that the hood was also covered with PPF, so I’m surprised at the distinction between the two.
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kj07xk (01-09-2021)
#1549
This effect is best visible in bright sunlight when IR light is abundant.
Below a picture of my old car with a full-spectrum modified camera and with a IR-pass filter (Hoya R72) in front of the lens,
you see that the rear bumper is darker compared to the rest. On the other hand, it's a mystery why the front bumper doesn't show the same effect.
#1550
Wow, what a nice picture.
My photo was taken with my iPhone 8 and post-processed using Luminar AI software, but nothing in the area under discussion was modified. Here is the camera information. CabrioBob, you are much more knowledgeable about this than I am, so maybe this will help.
My photo was taken with my iPhone 8 and post-processed using Luminar AI software, but nothing in the area under discussion was modified. Here is the camera information. CabrioBob, you are much more knowledgeable about this than I am, so maybe this will help.
Last edited by Bill Mack; 01-09-2021 at 10:43 AM.
#1551
Bill,
Those numbers tell nothing about IR sensitivity.
You can check it by pointing your iphone to an (old) remote control in a dark room and press a button on the remote. if it lights up on your display, it's sensitive to infrared light.
Don't use those new type of radio-controlled remotes, they don't use IR.
Those numbers tell nothing about IR sensitivity.
You can check it by pointing your iphone to an (old) remote control in a dark room and press a button on the remote. if it lights up on your display, it's sensitive to infrared light.
Don't use those new type of radio-controlled remotes, they don't use IR.
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#1553
While I have the intake out for some mods, figured I would upgrade to the Bosch 010 S/C coolant pump, clean all 6 radiators (6... yes 6 lol), and relocate the horn. The intake mod will delete the big ducts at the front, so hopefully all this puts more air through the radiators and lowers temps a bit.
#1554
While I have the intake out for some mods, figured I would upgrade to the Bosch 010 S/C coolant pump, clean all 6 radiators (6... yes 6 lol), and relocate the horn. The intake mod will delete the big ducts at the front, so hopefully all this puts more air through the radiators and lowers temps a bit.
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2008 XKR Convertible, (mods: AlphaJagTuning ECU Tune , 1.5lb pulley, (200cel cats( are now melted), xpipe, Bosch 001 pump, 180 Thermostat.
Drag strip : 7.9sec 1/8mi 90 MPH . 1/4 mile 12.55 at 111.98mph
432rwh Dyno on Mustang Dynometer , Approx 511 crank HP.
2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged, (stock with Alpha Jag ECU tune), estimated power: 600+ hp, 7.7sec 1.8th mi/95mph
2008 XKR Convertible, (mods: AlphaJagTuning ECU Tune , 1.5lb pulley, (200cel cats( are now melted), xpipe, Bosch 001 pump, 180 Thermostat.
Drag strip : 7.9sec 1/8mi 90 MPH . 1/4 mile 12.55 at 111.98mph
432rwh Dyno on Mustang Dynometer , Approx 511 crank HP.
2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged, (stock with Alpha Jag ECU tune), estimated power: 600+ hp, 7.7sec 1.8th mi/95mph
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gkubrak (01-14-2021)
#1555
I feel like they do. Maybe not 'block' but at least prevent some spots from getting nice laminar flow. Those snorkels and the horn have a good amount of area. But will it make a noticeable difference in the end? Probably not!
#1556
Looks like my old Schumacher Battery Maintainer has its best years behind it. It's not able to keep the battery charged when the weather dips below freezing. I ordered this one. I didn't want to start another battery tender thread so I hope it dies here. Also got the ring loop connector and extension cable.
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While I have the intake out for some mods, figured I would upgrade to the Bosch 010 S/C coolant pump, clean all 6 radiators (6... yes 6 lol), and relocate the horn. The intake mod will delete the big ducts at the front, so hopefully all this puts more air through the radiators and lowers temps a bit.
And the squeak in the climate control fan is at a point where no amount of grease will silence it... guess I’ll bite the bullet and order one of those too.
#1558
Looks like my old Schumacher Battery Maintainer has its best years behind it. It's not able to keep the battery charged when the weather dips below freezing. I ordered this one. I didn't want to start another battery tender thread so I hope it dies here. Also got the ring loop connector and extension cable.
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#1559
'07 XK Base
Replaced a couple of bulbs in the headlight pods. Elated to find that it was a very easy job. 3 bolts and a couple of plugs, and the pod was out. Also, the wiring was in great shape -- my current BMWs have Hellas with rotted wiring.
I only replaced the 2 W5W's with Phillips LEDs 6K, pretty bright. I use these as my daylight driving lights, and needed something more visible than the old markers. Also the 2 D1S', since they were originals and dimming. Used regular Xenon D1S, 4300K color.
Researched LED's for the D1S'. Couldn't find a LED that impressed me, and was the right color, without being overbright and blinding. As to the rest, why bother? Yellow directionals work fine. The cornering lamps do a good job as halogens.
Good engineering on Jag's part.
Replaced a couple of bulbs in the headlight pods. Elated to find that it was a very easy job. 3 bolts and a couple of plugs, and the pod was out. Also, the wiring was in great shape -- my current BMWs have Hellas with rotted wiring.
I only replaced the 2 W5W's with Phillips LEDs 6K, pretty bright. I use these as my daylight driving lights, and needed something more visible than the old markers. Also the 2 D1S', since they were originals and dimming. Used regular Xenon D1S, 4300K color.
Researched LED's for the D1S'. Couldn't find a LED that impressed me, and was the right color, without being overbright and blinding. As to the rest, why bother? Yellow directionals work fine. The cornering lamps do a good job as halogens.
Good engineering on Jag's part.
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guy (01-23-2021)
#1560
'07 XK Base
Replaced a couple of bulbs in the headlight pods. Elated to find that it was a very easy job. 3 bolts and a couple of plugs, and the pod was out. Also, the wiring was in great shape -- my current BMWs have Hellas with rotted wiring.
I only replaced the 2 W5W's with Phillips LEDs 6K, pretty bright. I use these as my daylight driving lights, and needed something more visible than the old markers. Also the 2 D1S', since they were originals and dimming. Used regular Xenon D1S, 4300K color.
Researched LED's for the D1S'. Couldn't find a LED that impressed me, and was the right color, without being overbright and blinding. As to the rest, why bother? Yellow directionals work fine. The cornering lamps do a good job as halogens.
Good engineering on Jag's part.
Replaced a couple of bulbs in the headlight pods. Elated to find that it was a very easy job. 3 bolts and a couple of plugs, and the pod was out. Also, the wiring was in great shape -- my current BMWs have Hellas with rotted wiring.
I only replaced the 2 W5W's with Phillips LEDs 6K, pretty bright. I use these as my daylight driving lights, and needed something more visible than the old markers. Also the 2 D1S', since they were originals and dimming. Used regular Xenon D1S, 4300K color.
Researched LED's for the D1S'. Couldn't find a LED that impressed me, and was the right color, without being overbright and blinding. As to the rest, why bother? Yellow directionals work fine. The cornering lamps do a good job as halogens.
Good engineering on Jag's part.
ThIs is mine with Led DRLs: