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My XKR was nicer in every way except paint. I am thinking that when I take it to the body shop to solve the peeling clear coat situation, that I may just go ahead and paint it the same BRG that the F-types were offered in instead of keeping the boring silver.
I usually like silver or grey metallic on a vehicle, but it hides the design features on the XK8/R. The darker colors highlight the design features, and lines of the car so much better especially the headlights and grille. IMHO. It is a beautiful car no matter what color it is.
After several months off the road the XKR is finally roadworthy. The wheels have been refurbished (several times!) and all the leaks finally fixed, and new Pirelli P Zero tyres fitted. Adamesh stage 1+2 exhaust and new rear bumper mounts, clear side indicators and reflectors.
As a special treat I've coated the bodywork with Autoglym rapid ceramic spray. This stuff is brilliant - the bodywork is so smooth and shiny nothing sticks to it. It's so easy to wipe off dead flies and even brake dust. Highly recommended!