After a disappointing experience with a local "detailing shop" I was referred to an independent detailer by OTD (thanks Franki). I was so happy with the results I wanted to share my experience with the other forum members:


Hey all,

I was contacted by the gentleman whom owns this brand new 2012 Jaguar XKR about removing the fine line (and some deep!) swirls and defects left by a "detail" shop whom obviously washed and dried the car incorrectly.- broom/ dirty towels used? They originally had "detailed" it shortly after he purchased this XKR- I'm thankful there were no buffer trails or any other damage done from improper machine use. Thanks to Franki as well for the referral!

After meeting with the owner and discussing the options we went ahead and chose to perform a new car prep with some moderate to significant correction as some of the defects were quite bad.

To begin, the car was pulled into the shade, pre-sprayed with Megs APC, wheels hit with Sonax FE, agitated with my Uber Spoke Brush as well as my Swissvax brush.

Befores:
Slight film of dust and dirt present on the body- wheels needed a gentle cleansing- the exhaust was quite caked with soot.

Bug splatter on the front







Sonax doing its thing







The Car was washed via 2 bucket method with a mix of Dawn and CG Citrus Wash and Clean- Lambswool mitts used, MF mitts for lower areas.
Dried via leaf blower and blot dried shortly after with my plush MF towels


Pulled into the owners nicely done garage!

Me spending a little more than hour taping, masking and properly prepping before correcting:







Continued in the next post...

 

Correction:
Flex and PC DA- various backing plate sizes/pads
I first tried Menz SIP on an orange pad however I wasn't happy with the results and the humidity was affecting SIP from breaking down properly.

Final steps:
M105 On Uber Orange/ Yellow
Menz 106Fa on a green pad- ran mostly on speed 4/ 4.5
IPA wipedowns performed in-between steps and after of course




Befores: showing the defects...
















Split 50/50 After M105

After M105



Showing some more of the defects on the rear bumper area- gentle correction done here- panel heated up VERY quick...don't want to take a chance of finding out how much clear Jag puts on this area



During shot- the rear decklid....really nice design done by Jag IMO

Coming along...




Driver side defects (before)










During shot of the windshield pillar - M105 on an orange pad via PC cleaned this area up quickly


After shot under LED of the rear portion of the decklid....trickiest part of the entire detail is this area is very intricate


After a final IPA wipedown....time for 2 coats of JetSeal 109 on a brand new Black foam pad

 

Motor wiped down with ONR and dressed in 303 AP



The owners lighting in the garage showed the defects perfectly.....clarity here


Tires dressed with OPT opti bond tire gel, wheels got a coat of sealant as well, glass cleaned in and out, seals treated with 303, exhaust tips were polished out with P21s polishing soap

Afters-














I really liked the redesign of the hood, very elegant





Tips dialed in

 

The owner is a photographer and also owns one of the nicest cameras I've seen- shot with a Canon EOS i believe. He was nice enough to take the time during an afternoon and take several shots for me to include in this write-up of his Jaguar in its natural beauty.






















Total time to complete- one day- just under 13 hours!

Dan Kastner
Premier Shine Auto Detailing, Auto Detailing, Ramsey, NJ 07446 - index

 

Dan, Nice job. That cat is poetry in motion.

 

wow Nice work and glad everything worked out and you're happy with Dan's service!

 

Thanks guys!!
- Dan

 

Where are you located at Dan? Do you do any work in the Columbus, OH area??? Do you know anyone with your expertise who does?

Lothar52

 

He's based in Northern NJ but is currently attending fall semester at JMU in Virginia. I'll pass your request on to him.

Mike