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08-03-2019, 08:37 AM
#1
Hi,

This Jaguar XJ was brought to Invisible Touch after having his XK detailed by us last year. Lets have a quick walk around the car after its arrival...

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So, first off was to remove the alloys to allow them to be cleaned and sealed

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As previously with the owners XK, the hubs were painted black, and calipers red. These areas were cleaned with a wire brush

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The alloys were then cleaned with Bilberry, tyres with APC. The alloys were then wiped down with IPA and sealed with Poorboys

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Hubs and calipers painted, starting on the front

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Invisible Touch Detailing
08-03-2019, 08:37 AM #1

Hi,

This Jaguar XJ was brought to Invisible Touch after having his XK detailed by us last year. Lets have a quick walk around the car after its arrival...

[Image: DSC06265.jpg]

[Image: DSC06267.jpg]

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[Image: DSC06274.jpg]

[Image: DSC06275.jpg]

[Image: DSC06276.jpg]

[Image: DSC06277.jpg]

[Image: DSC06278.jpg]

[Image: DSC06279.jpg]

So, first off was to remove the alloys to allow them to be cleaned and sealed

[Image: DSC06281.jpg]

As previously with the owners XK, the hubs were painted black, and calipers red. These areas were cleaned with a wire brush

[Image: DSC06282.jpg]

[Image: DSC06283.jpg]

The alloys were then cleaned with Bilberry, tyres with APC. The alloys were then wiped down with IPA and sealed with Poorboys

[Image: DSC06284.jpg]

[Image: DSC06285.jpg]

[Image: DSC06289.jpg]

[Image: DSC06292.jpg]

Hubs and calipers painted, starting on the front

[Image: DSC06297.jpg]

[Image: DSC06302.jpg]

[Image: DSC06305.jpg]

08-03-2019, 08:43 AM
#2
Moving onto the back

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The car was then taken outside to be snow foamed and washed via the 2 bucket method using shampoo plus. After this the car came back inside to be clayed and remove bonded contamination. This was minimal with only a few thousand miles and also having been recently clayed by the owner

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After being washed again, the car came back inside

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Where paint readings were taken

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Inspecting the paintwork under halogen lighting

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Invisible Touch Detailing
08-03-2019, 08:43 AM #2

Moving onto the back

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The car was then taken outside to be snow foamed and washed via the 2 bucket method using shampoo plus. After this the car came back inside to be clayed and remove bonded contamination. This was minimal with only a few thousand miles and also having been recently clayed by the owner

[Image: DSC06332.jpg]

After being washed again, the car came back inside

[Image: DSC06346.jpg]

Where paint readings were taken

[Image: DSC06352.jpg]

[Image: DSC06353.jpg]

[Image: DSC06356.jpg]

[Image: DSC06357.jpg]

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Inspecting the paintwork under halogen lighting

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08-03-2019, 08:45 AM
#3
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Starting with the passenger wing i proceeded to carry out a stage 1 paint enhancement with the Makita rotary. Using the old school Meguiars #80 and a 3M polishing pad and backing plate. Producing this

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Moving onto the doors

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Then the rear wing

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Invisible Touch Detailing
08-03-2019, 08:45 AM #3

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[Image: DSC06378.jpg]

Starting with the passenger wing i proceeded to carry out a stage 1 paint enhancement with the Makita rotary. Using the old school Meguiars #80 and a 3M polishing pad and backing plate. Producing this

[Image: DSC06386.jpg]

[Image: DSC06396.jpg]

[Image: DSC06398.jpg]

Moving onto the doors

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Then the rear wing

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08-03-2019, 08:47 AM
#4
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Followed by the boot

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Working around the car

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Invisible Touch Detailing
08-03-2019, 08:47 AM #4

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Followed by the boot

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Working around the car

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08-03-2019, 08:49 AM
#5
Once all machine polishing was complete, Lime Prime Lite glaze / pre-wax cleanser was applied

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The paintwork was finished with Victoria Concourse Wax as the customer owns this and enjoys using it

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Tyres were treated with Endurance Tyre Gel

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The glass was polished using 3M Glass Cleaner, exterior plastics and door/boot seals with Bumper Care, exhausts polished with NXT, the interior was hoovered and dusted, polished or chrome areas inside had finger prints removed and polished with a microfibre, the leather was wiped down and treated with Gliptone Conditioner

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Finally the front grill, wasnt looking too good

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So was also polished. I lost count on the number of holes, but there were a few Smile

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The owners leather service book was completed and these were the final pictures

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Invisible Touch Detailing
08-03-2019, 08:49 AM #5

Once all machine polishing was complete, Lime Prime Lite glaze / pre-wax cleanser was applied

[Image: DSC06638.jpg]

The paintwork was finished with Victoria Concourse Wax as the customer owns this and enjoys using it

[Image: DSC06641.jpg]

Tyres were treated with Endurance Tyre Gel

[Image: DSC06643.jpg]

The glass was polished using 3M Glass Cleaner, exterior plastics and door/boot seals with Bumper Care, exhausts polished with NXT, the interior was hoovered and dusted, polished or chrome areas inside had finger prints removed and polished with a microfibre, the leather was wiped down and treated with Gliptone Conditioner

[Image: DSC06697.jpg]

[Image: DSC06699.jpg]

Finally the front grill, wasnt looking too good

[Image: DSC06700.jpg]

So was also polished. I lost count on the number of holes, but there were a few Smile

[Image: DSC06701.jpg]

The owners leather service book was completed and these were the final pictures

[Image: DSC06645.jpg]

[Image: DSC06649.jpg]

[Image: DSC06650.jpg]

[Image: DSC06652.jpg]

[Image: DSC06655.jpg]

[Image: DSC06656.jpg]

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08-03-2019, 08:50 AM
#6
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Invisible Touch Detailing
08-03-2019, 08:50 AM #6

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08-03-2019, 08:51 AM
#7
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Thanks for looking,

Christian
Invisible Touch Detailing
08-03-2019, 08:51 AM #7

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Thanks for looking,

Christian

speedfreek
Posting Freak
1,338
08-03-2019, 09:12 AM
#8
I looked at the before pics and thought it was clean. Got to the end and I was shocked.

Superb work that is! Really excellent job.

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speedfreek
08-03-2019, 09:12 AM #8

I looked at the before pics and thought it was clean. Got to the end and I was shocked.

Superb work that is! Really excellent job.


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FirebirdPhil
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7,101
08-03-2019, 10:25 AM
#9
An excellent job, on an iconic marque.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
08-03-2019, 10:25 AM #9

An excellent job, on an iconic marque.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
08-03-2019, 10:28 AM
#10
speedfreek I looked at the before pics and thought it was clean. Got to the end and I was shocked.

Superb work that is! Really excellent job.

I thought exactly the same, saw the first few pics and thought that looks pretty good. Stunning work as always, black must be quite satisfying to work on as the change can be so dramatic.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
08-03-2019, 10:28 AM #10

speedfreek I looked at the before pics and thought it was clean. Got to the end and I was shocked.

Superb work that is! Really excellent job.

I thought exactly the same, saw the first few pics and thought that looks pretty good. Stunning work as always, black must be quite satisfying to work on as the change can be so dramatic.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

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