1953 Jaguar xk150 Full Wetsand by Unique Kar Kare

**uniquedetailing** · 03-01-2014, 07:52 PM

Let me introduce to you 1953 Jaguar XK150. This Jaguar had under gone a full build adding modern day features. When I first went to inspect the condition of the paint it turned into a much bigger project. The new respray had been sanded and polished out but there was still signs throughout the car of heavy sanding marks. The Jaguar would go through a full wetsand and polish. I measured the paint first to make sure there was plenty of paint to play with. In areas I would have to use 800 grit paper to remove the deepest marks. I want to thank Kevin Brown especially for sending the right tools for the job and great advice.

This is the condition when I first got to work.

I went a head and taped up the edges and anything which i could see an issue.

The paint was some of the hardest clear ive ever seen. I had to pull out the big gun. Rotary and Wool with HD Cut.
I did a test section just to make sure I was able to get the desired results.

During the fun

I believe that looks right

The job took me a lot longer than I first thought but I was very happy with the results and the customer was blown away. Sorry no sun shots.

**jamesboyy** · 03-01-2014, 08:03 PM

Great work on that classic jaguar

**MarkD51** · 03-01-2014, 08:31 PM

Holey Moley, you are a master that should be bowed to, just jaw dropping.

These old Jags IMO were some of the most beautiful vehicles ever made by the hands of man. I've always had a soft spot for all XK's and of course the XKE. The beauty shots have me more impressed than looking at a brand new 458 Italia.

Thank you for treating us! I'm thinking of Garth, and Wayne. here, "We're not worthy"!

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 03-01-2014, 10:26 PM

No words can describe. The depth. What you top it with?

**uniquedetailing** · 03-01-2014, 10:54 PM

Thanks guys. It took me about 5 days to complete here and there. I finished with DoDo juice Supernatural

**Vegas Transplant** · 03-02-2014, 01:03 AM

Outstanding.

**GreatAvalon** · 03-02-2014, 02:11 AM

Looks fantastic!

**Gary Sword** · 03-02-2014, 06:57 AM

Looks great! The picture of the test section really show the difference. Great looking car. I love the old spoke wheels.

**1fastTbird** · 03-02-2014, 09:52 AM

Fantastic!

BTW - I have learned so much about paint and paint care from this forum. I greatly appreciate members like yourself who take the time to share their work. Thank you.