Polished and Ready for Spring - 2012 Jaguar XKR - Rupes MKII - Paint Correction

[zmcgovern45]

This vehicle was in for a thorough cleaning and gloss enhancement to prepare for Spring. I was able to remove the majority of defects from the paint to really make this silver shine.


Process
Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner and Brush
Wheels: P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner and Various Brushes
Foam Pre-Soak: Honeydew Snow Foam
Wash: Honeydew Snow Foam and Blue Grout Sponge
Dry: Master Blaster 8HP
Chemical Decontamination: CarPro Iron X and CarPro TarX
Mechanical Decontamination: Nanoskin Fine Grade Mitt and Glide
Paint Thickness Readings Taken: Defelsko DFT Combo
Paint Correction: Meguiar's D300 on MF Cutting Pad via Rupes LHR21ES MKII and Griot's G21
Paint Polishing: Meguiar's M205 on White LC Pad via Rupes LHR21ES MKII and Griot's G21
Paint Protection: CarPro Reload
Tire Dressing: Waxaddict Slicks Tyre Spray Dressing
Glass: Meguair's D120
Exhaust Tips: CG Metal Polish
Quick interior and Engine cleaning completed as well






I began with a thorough exterior cleaning and decontamination process.







Once the vehicle was clean, I began the correction process. While the defects were difficult to capture in camera, there were a considerable amount of swirls and scratches in the paint which needed to be removed.







After correction, the majority of defects were removed to produce a flatter, glossier surface.







Before correction







After correction









Defect free









Before correction







After correction







I find it is easiest to examine paint while working in the dark. It also makes for some cool pictures











The paint was then protected with a silica sealant. The silver paint was very glossy. This car is ready to hit the road come warm weather!






























A quick look at my new space.

[7.3powerstroke]

Looks great...

So that is your new shop?

[BTLew81]

Did you use eraser before Reload? Car looks fantastic!

[zmcgovern45]

Looks great...

So that is your new shop?

Thanks... yep, I just moved in end of last year.

Did you use eraser before Reload? Car looks fantastic!

Thanks!

Nope, no need to erase before using reload.

[AZ Mike]

Beautiful job. Thanks for the write up. I like your shop.

[zmcgovern45]

Thank you!

[BTLew81]

Interesting on no eraser...very good to know!

[rlmccarty2000]

What did you use to protect the fabric top? My favorite is #03 Fabric Protectant, but there are some newer products out there promising longer protection.

[Rsurfer]

Interesting on no eraser...very good to know!

I'm curious as well, because Meg's have oils.

[Huot25]

Excellent job on a beautiful car ! Have any shots working on that red "gem" in the background?