1966 Jaguar XKE-Type - Oakes Detail

[Oakes]

This 1966 Jaguar was one of the finer, properly restored examples of this car that I have seen. However, the paint really needed some finishing and correction. The paint has been subject to some substances while sitting as well as a very good degreasing needed. Over the course of a couple days, this XKE-Type was brought back to all of its glory. Its a nice feeling knowing something so iconic can look as great as this example can drive!

Products Used: Brief List
Meguiars 105
Meguiars 205
Menzerna 106FA
P21S Paint Cleanser
Menzerna PowerLock x2
Surbuf Pads
LC Orange
LC Cyan Blue
Chemical Guys Pad Conditioner
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash
P21S Super Degreaser

The car as it arrived:

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Condition before Prep and Correction:

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Progress and 50/50 Photos:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Jaguar/9.jpg
10. http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Jaguar/10.jpg
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Gloss/Reflection Photos:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Jaguar/18.jpg
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Finished Profile Photos:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Jaguar/30.jpg
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30. http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Jaguar/35.jpg

[Oakes]

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Jaguar/34.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Jaguar/33.jpg

Thanks for looking as always! Appreciate feedback!
-Oakes

[BobbyG]

The Old XKE-Type is a true classic! It's nice to see it restored to a brilliant shine worthy of its place in history!!

Better than new!! :props:

Awesome work!! :dblthumb2:

[natewood70]

WOW.... What an incredible job Oakes!

[Oakes]

Thank you gentlemen!

[Kristopher1129]

Nice!!! The curves on that car are really somethin. :dblthumb2:

[5.4 Shelby]

jaw dropping beautiful. That car is amazing. You did it true justice. I bet the owner wont be able to contain himself when he see it. Well Done!

[jamores23]

great job

[C. Charles Hahn]

Awesome work on an even more awesome car! :props:

[Oakes]

Thank you Thank you!!

[skipper1]

Looking at that XKE just makes me crazy. I've wanted one of those since I was about 7 years old.

Great job!

[gofast908z]

Very nice!

[Arthur E]

Hi, I'm new to this forum and just wanted to say hello. Getting ready to start a non-abrasive paint restoration on my 65 E-Type as outlined on this site some time ago. Your work on the 66 E-Type is fantastic. Can you offer any cautions specific to this particular car.

[Klink10]

Very nicely done.

[cmichael258]

Gorgeous car and great work. Reminds of the 1971 XKE convertible I owned. One day I was changing the oil and forgot to put the oil plug back in before filling it up. For those of you who are not familiar with the XKEs, that meant 9 quarts of Castrol Oil running down the driveway.
:doh:

Another time, I could not for the life of me get the car to start and even had a mechanic come over (and he could not figure it out). All it needed was 2 drops of oil in the carburetor piston damper. Fun car, but always a challenge.