2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"!

[Matt S.]

This is the same customer who owns the 2009 Z06 I posted last week. This is his beater :eek:.

Since it's a lease, he didn't want to go crazy with 2 or 3 step paint correction. He opted for a one step polish, so I was looking for something a bit stronger than M205, but not as strong as M105. Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream via Lake Country Tangerine Hydro-Techs seemed like the perfect combo. I was also testing out a Hydro-Tech with the black CCS backing. It's the third time I've used the pad and have not had a single issue with it.

I didn't expect D151 to correct as well as it did, but it removed all the swirls and left a VERY nice finish, even after an IPA wipedown. Might I also add I've been testing out a new "prototype" sealant for Max and the results have been nothing short of impressive thus far. We've been seeing durability in the 6-8 month range and looks are impressive. It does not offer the carnauba warmth of Wolfgang, but does add a nice pop to the paint and looks very wet.


Before we get on with the detail, here are some of the vehicles in the "collection" in their warehouse that I will be working on soon. :hungry:

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OK, done drooling? On with the car....here's the process I used, followed by pictures of what the car looked like when I arrived.

Wash:
Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-shampoo-conditioner.html)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html)
Poorboy's APC (http://www.autogeek.net/pbapc32.html)
Daytona Speedmaster Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html)
Clean Wheel Lug Nut Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html)
Sheepskin mitt (http://www.autogeek.net/sheepwas.html)
Lake Country wash sponge (http://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-sponge.html)
Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt (http://www.autogeek.net/pinmicmit.html)
Two-bucket method w/ Grit guards (http://www.autogeek.net/grit-guard.html)

Clay:
DP Universal Detailing Clay (http://www.autogeek.net/dp720.html)
DP Universal Clay Lubricant (http://www.autogeek.net/dp365.html)

Paint Correction:
Flex XC3401VRG Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html)
Lake Country 6.5" Hydro-Tech Tangerine pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-hydro-tech-foam-pads.html)
Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-reconditioning-cream-d151.html)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-top-inspection.html)

LSP:
??? Mystery Sealant ???
Optimum Opti-Seal (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-seal.html) on wheels, exhaust tips, door/trunk/hood jambs

Tires, trim, etc:
303 Aerospace Protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html) on all trim
Poorboy's Bold 'N Bright (http://www.autogeek.net/pbbnb16.html) on tires
Menzerna Polishing Cream (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-polishing-cream.html) on exhaust tips



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Spraying down the wheels with P21S Gel...

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APC in the wheelwells

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Daytona Speedmaster at work. :)

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Side by side with the current (left) Hydro-Techs vs. the one I'm testing out (right).

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Performing my test spot...

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After Menzerna Top Inspection...

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This part of the hood had the most swirls, as the sun showed before.

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Ta-da!

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Polished / Unpolished

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[Matt S.]

My “mystery sealant” curing…

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And the owner being all impressed that I got his "beater" looking good ;)

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[mchess1]

Nice work on that Jag.
:applause:


When do we get to hear more about the mystery sealant?

[Matt S.]

Thanks! As for the sealant, once we get a few things figured out, we will have samples available for you guys. I don't want to hype it up too much; I'll let the product do the talking. ;)

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Nice! :props:

Does D151 contain wax? Also, what product would you compare D151 to in terms of cut?

[Matt S.]

Yes, it does contain wax. However, Top Inspection removed whatever wax was in it before I applied my sealant.

I'd say it's "middle of the road" in terms of cut, speaking in terms of M105 and M205.

[richy]

Matt..for a single stepper, that did a great job. The sealant did a good job making the metallic pop as well.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

However, Top Inspection removed whatever wax was in it before I applied my sealant.


While not cheap, Top inspection seems like very good stuff for its purpose. Much better than IPA, yeah?

[Matt S.]

I find that Top Inspection requires less "applications" than IPA. As you may know, sometimes 2-3 applications of IPA are needed to fully remove fillers. Top Inspection makes it a bit easier, and I LOVE using it for my "post-correction" wash. I'll typically wash the car, rinse it, spray Top Inspection in every crack/emblem that may contain polish residue. Makes residue and dust removal a breeze. :xyxthumbs:

[Meghan]

Wishing I had a beater like that! Nice detail, like to see that flake pop in the paint!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Does AG now sell the HT's with the black velcro loop?

[Matt S.]

No, like I said it was just a pad I'm testing. :)

[WRAPT C5Z06]

No, like I said it was just a pad I'm testing. :)
:doh:

Missed that.

[Matt S.]

I will say I haven't had a single issue with it, and no signs of separation. But, I also used 6 OTHER Tangerine Hydro-Techs on this detail AND the Camaro detail I just posted, all without issue.

[Pie]

Nice job. Can't wait to hear more about the mystery sealant.

Now I want to try out D151.