Hi everyone. I got a 1998 XJR and it has some issues so I'm working on them slowly but surely. Looking forward to utilizing this great forum and the resources here!

The list of must fix:
- Headliner sagging really bad. (FIXED, see below)
- Paint was dull with some pretty bad oxidation spots. (FIXED, see below)
- Rear interior brake light fell off window. (Fixed)
- Gas cap area flooded with rain water. (FIXED, see below)

- Driver's seat has a broken hinge/bracket in the back left. (Looking for part and how to fix!)
- Rear view mirror glass has turned black. (Looking for a new part)
- Steering wheel wood is all cracked/chipped. (Looking for a new part)


The Car:



Here's what I've tackled so far:

Headliner, fixed:











Fixed the non-draining gas cap area:






Fixed the paint job:








BEFORE:



AFTER:



After I got that oxidized ring out of the trunk, I moved on and treated the entire car. Looks a lot cleaner, newer, shinier, and sparkling wet!


Door dings and scuffs to get out:




Roof had bad oxidation spots and dull paint:



Oxidation removed and paint correction process:




Looking much better:




Anyway, I like taking pictures so I have tons of them of every single step I take, so I'm sorry if that bored you.

But please, if anyone has input and comments, I appreciate it. Thanks so much!!!

 

Hello,
This is a great post , it's a pleasure to hail such handy members like you
You can also drop by Detailing Forums if you need anything else
You have a lovely color , enjoy your ride

 

Thank you Cadillac! Looking forward to utilizing this great forum and resource!

I tried to edit my post just now, as I noticed one of the pictures won't load... but I can't seem to find the edit button...

Oh well, I can move pictures in the photo album to make it work.

Thanks again!

 

Welcome to the forum tkc,

Congrats on the good work.

 

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jane, and I live in Pal,m Desert, CA. I purchased my 2002 S-type Jaguar with 36,000 in 2005, before moving to the desert, for my then 3 Standard Poodles, because they deserve to ride in style. Knock wood the car rides great, and the only problem is a CD changer that keeps crashing. I've posted a note in the S-type section asking for help fixing the changer. I can't find any help here in the desert, and one would think =with all the Jags in the area help would be easy to find. Not.

Well that's my intro to this forum. Btw ... I purchased the S-type Jag because of the "bumble bee" grill and styling. It reminded me of the old D Jag.

 

Thank you Norri!

Hi Jane.

 

Welcome to the forum tkc looks like you are pretty handy when it comes to your cars.

Sagging headlining would have been an understatement.

I have to ask, that looks like a pretty meaty BM in the background or am I way out?

 

Thank you! I do love cars and motorcycles.

You are correct, that is my BM in the back. It was my latest project. Here are some photos:

 

That is one nice looking car, and some great photography.

Nice one, hope you get the XJR up to the same standard.

 

welcome to the site tkc
Once in a while a really cool new member arrives and I think you may be it
The work to date already on the Jag looks great, the BMW looks an awesome ride too. It looks like you are quite handy when it comes to cars and will probably give as much as you get from this site........detailing and photgraphic skills too?? Is there no end to your talents??

Hope you enjoy your time here and become a veteran member

In the meantime I've upgraded you too Full forum access so you can better view the sites features

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Thank you for the great compliments Jim!! I greatly appreciate it. I do full write ups on every modification I've done to the BMW and I look forward to contributing those kinds of write ups to this forum as well. I've pretty much done all the work on the BMW myself except for paint.
I appreciate the very nice welcome and full access!!

Thank you for the compliments! I sure am working on it. I'm currently stumped on 2 issues.... the first is finding a new seat bracket that goes under the back left side of the driver's seat. Somehow the previous owner broke it. So far I've only found the option to buy a whole new assembly from the dealer for several k. Hmmm...... (See pictures at the bottom of this post.)
The second is still trying to figure out the horrible rattle I mentioned in my OP.
Anyway, thanks again and looking forward to more fun work on this great car!

Seat Bracket:

 

Was bored during time off for the Holidays so I took her for some photos now that she's all cleaned up and shiny again.

Thanks!!

 

Well, looks like it's time to sell this beautiful and amazing car to move on to the next project! Thanks for the warm welcome and help I've gotten on here. Looking forward to seeing what we can do for the next project on here!