Engine Bay Paint...
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It IS a different paint, less expensive. At some point along the way many manufacturers started using a less expensive paint and painting process on the interior areas. Just when it occured varies, of course, by manufacturer and model.
A common "points-off" error in top level restorations is using a glossy finish in the engine bay when it should be a matte or satin finish...
My friend the 'Vette judge even takes points off for overspray that isn't present when it's supposed to be there.
A common "points-off" error in top level restorations is using a glossy finish in the engine bay when it should be a matte or satin finish...
My friend the 'Vette judge even takes points off for overspray that isn't present when it's supposed to be there.
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Guys you may have the answer I have been hunting all over the place for. My car is Zircon blue, a 2003 XKR, but try as I might I cannot find a code for the engine bay paint. I have even emailed Jaguar but have had no reply.
Is it a matt Zircon blue? I have tried actual Zircon paint used on the exterior but it just looks plain wrong.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
Is it a matt Zircon blue? I have tried actual Zircon paint used on the exterior but it just looks plain wrong.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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If you want to get rid of rust there is a product from Hammerite I think they call it curerust? I tried it on my XKR and left it overnight and by the next morning it had converted it back into a more solid black metal ready to be painted over. Usually I do not promote such products but if they work well..
Still awaiting a reply regarding my paint. Is it possible to get a silk or matte finish Zircon Blue? If so does anyone have the paint code? I have it for Jag Zircon Blub but not the matte finish one.
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On the videos I've watched of Jaguar production, the entire bodyshell is painted the same colour in one operation so the engine bay finish has to be an additional process to give the final matt appearance.
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Surely the matt finish is achieved with 'normal' body paint followed by a satin (matt) lacquer?
On the videos I've watched of Jaguar production, the entire bodyshell is painted the same colour in one operation so the engine bay finish has to be an additional process to give the final matt appearance.
Graham
On the videos I've watched of Jaguar production, the entire bodyshell is painted the same colour in one operation so the engine bay finish has to be an additional process to give the final matt appearance.
Graham
I am going to try contacting Jaguar on Monday to see if they can help. The dealership cant help me, I did ask.
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