Jaguar XKRS detail
This was a pleasant surprise. A new to Beau Technique client contacted some time back with regards to a newly purchased Jaguar XKRS with which he wanted the best possible start to its life. Various services were discussed and it was evident that client wanted something a bit long term with a more robust nature so a nano ceramic coating was called for as a last step sealant for the paintwork. "It shouldnt need any machine polishing as its brand new" The famous words said by many until it is inspected under light sources ( we will get to that in due course ) Here is the Jaguar XKRS on drop off morning...
As you can see, used but far from abused.
Wash process was undertaken with following products and media:
Maxolen shampoo
Sheepskin washmitts
2 buckets with grit guards
Autosmart smart wheels non acid wheel cleaner
Carpro Iron X metal fallout remover
Carpro Tar X
Valetpro citrus bling dilute for clay lube
I4detailing claybar
Various brushes
Uber drying towels
Very limited levels of contamination and aptly forgetting to take a pictures of the clay during use ( whoops! )...
Wash process was undertaken with following products and media:
Maxolen shampoo
Sheepskin washmitts
2 buckets with grit guards
Autosmart smart wheels non acid wheel cleaner
Carpro Iron X metal fallout remover
Carpro Tar X
Valetpro citrus bling dilute for clay lube
I4detailing claybar
Various brushes
Uber drying towels
Very limited levels of contamination and aptly forgetting to take a pictures of the clay during use ( whoops! )...
Once all dry, vehicle was wheeled into Beau Technique HQ for further inspection. Paintwork was in relatively good condition with menial levels of defects but would require 2 stage paint correction ( enhancement ) detail to tidy the finish and get this stunning Jaguar XKRS looking as it should...
Polishing stages were carried out with the following machines and products:
Rupes LHR15 Bigfoot DA polisher
Flex PE14 rotary polisher
Lake Counrty microfibre rotary pads
3M blue waffle pads
Meguiars D300 microfibre correction compound
Menzerna 85rd finishing polish
Rupes microfibre towels
Uber fluufy towels
Carpro eraser inspection spray
As you can see, a great improvement to near perfect finish...
Rupes LHR15 Bigfoot DA polisher
Flex PE14 rotary polisher
Lake Counrty microfibre rotary pads
3M blue waffle pads
Meguiars D300 microfibre correction compound
Menzerna 85rd finishing polish
Rupes microfibre towels
Uber fluufy towels
Carpro eraser inspection spray
As you can see, a great improvement to near perfect finish...
Once all machine polishing and inspection was carried out, I turned my attentions to the engine compartment. As it was already in a very clean state it was all but a light clean with Autosmart G101 and some microfibre towels. Underside painted areas polished with an all in one cleaner wax followed by dressing with Carpro pearl...
Meanwhile, Geoff was tending to the interior which was undertaken using the following media and products:
Autosmart G101
LTT leather protect
3M scotchguard
Various brushes
Through vacuum with Numatic Henry
Leaving the cockpit well cleaned, protected and fresh as it should be...
Autosmart G101
LTT leather protect
3M scotchguard
Various brushes
Through vacuum with Numatic Henry
Leaving the cockpit well cleaned, protected and fresh as it should be...
I carried on with the exterior of the vehicle. Exhausts polished with Britemax metal polish. Tyres dressed with Carpro pearl 1:1, wheels ealed with Mitchell & King armour wax and topped with Carpro relaod as a sacrificial barrier with added water reppelency. Using Polish Angel esclate lotion to prime the paintwork ready for its long term glass coating sealant. Grilles also tended to along with finer details...
Polish Angel cosmic glass coat 9h was sealant of choice for its slickness in feel and looks yet a thickness coating which can be scratch tolerant and with its complex Titanium / carnauba wax chemistry, perfect for long term show stopping looks. Whilst this was left to cure, the glass was tended to with Gtechnic G3 smart vision glass coating...
A this point I can honestly say this vehicle has grown on me and it will be sadly missed. It looked stunning. It sounded stunning and the client was a top all round nice chap...