I keep seeing this commercial for the new Jaguar XE . It is a red one and I wonder how and what they did to make the finish of the car look like glass. It seems the red looks like a liquid finish so I was wondering what they used and how they detailed it. Are we talking about a $500 or a $1000 detail finish. Also how long would it last in the real world.

 

Haven't see the commercial but I would guess it was enhanced in post.

 

I dont know the ad, but when I got the f type (IRR) I waxed it two or 3 times with the best Meguairs product I could find, then did the wheels twice too. It was the glassiest finish I'd seen. I wasnt quite as enthusiastic with my missus' IRR XE, but it comes up quite glassy after a wash.

 

I suspect that they could have easily enhanced the visual of the car via digital technology as well as providing a beautifully detailed car.

 

Just got my 2012 XKRS back from a week to the detailing shop. They did a fantastic job. No more micro scratch and look like a mirror. Will post some pics soon.
This morning was raining, so I use the XJL those days.
Guy

 

That ad is on like every 15 minutes on Fox News. JLR just love that network. Both marques are doing well, so they must know their audience or least some of their target audience?

Is the XE at the dealerships in US yet?

 

I see it mostly on the golf channel .

 

When I had my new 2015 Corvette C7 delivered after just 50 miles, I applied a nano ceramic paint coating to the paint. It is a long process of 6 to 7 hours as a DIY project. It is the proper prep work that takes the time. Then, once completed the vehicle needs to sit in a garage covered overnight for the ceramic coating to bond into the paint surface.

The project is well worth the time.

I get tons of compliments stating the C7 looks like a glass finish.

In a professional shop, and proper prep & ceramic paint coating will cost in excess of $1200 to $1500. I have seen shops charge in excess of $4000. With the proper materials and dual action buffer you can complete the DIY detail for under $150.00 and have enough materials/product left to complete 5 to 8 other cars.

I have done this on my Jaguar XKR and Porsche 981.

The results are simply fantastic and makes washing the car so simple and easy. The shine and reflective qualities are fantastic.
I also apply a ceramic coating to the glass and wheels

http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-paint-coating.html

http://www.autogeek.net/diamond-glass-coating.html

http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-wheel-coating.html

BTW, the nano ceramic paint coating will last up to 3 years. Keep in mind there is a major difference between a paint sealant and paint coating.

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You're just showing off with that majestic background!!

 

Color sand, polish, wax. For show cars like that there's no need for ceramic cousins as they don't care about longevity cost is probably in the $1500-2000 area a to quality dealer can do it. I had a place color sand a RX-7 conv a few years back and it came back looking like glass, zero orange peel. The difference was amazing!

 

It's nothing terribly magical. We're talking:

1) A nice detail job, including a serious polish and wax. Could be $1K or could be $4K depending, and you'd never tell the difference between the two in a video
2) Great lighting - and maybe some "Photoshop" of the final video get things just right

A nicely detailed car, with smooth paint that is free of swirls, is a pleasure, but it is the lighting more than anything that gives it that "glassy" look. Lots of automotive products hint at almost magical abilities to create shine, but the lighting is far far more important than the specific brand of wax or polymer coating - we're talking 99% lighting and 1% specific wax details.

 

I just found it here.

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ATVe/2017-ja...-being-british

 

That what my XKRS look like since I get it to the detailing shop. Yes, it cost me 1000 $ but it's much more then just was. That nanolex stuff is supposed to stay a few year (if you wash it yourself and not at the dealer )..

Will post pics soon when I have some time to take some photos
Guy