Cadillac XLR in Xenon Blue by Got_Leather

Got_Leather · 04-28-09, 11:56

Here we have a Cadillac XLR in Xenon Blue. This color is rare in this make/model and I believe they only offered it for 2 years. The owner of this vehicle was looking for this color for about 8 months when one finally came in at a local dealership. He went that day and purchased this. It has 53k on the odometer. The week after the purchase the owner called while I was working on the yellow Z06 I recently posted. I told him he could come by the house so I could take a look at the car to see what needed to be done. He was there within 15 minutes

. After looking at the Vette ( I had just finished) he immediately set up the following week for a paint correction detail. I had the car from Monday night at 6pm until Wed morning at 11. Overall, I spent 18 hours from start to finish. This was my first XLR I have done and I must say, I like the car alot. The car didn't have the usual soft clear that most Cadi's do.

Wash via Dawn to remove any protection
Clay
Meguiars #105 via PFW @ 1500-1000 RPM's
Optimum Polish II via Orange CCS @ 1500-1000 RPM's
Optimum Finish via Green CCS @ 1400-900 RPM's
Chemical Guyz EZ Creme Glaze via White CCS @ Speed 6 on PC
Magic Wax
Optimum Car Wax

There were a few RIDS that were too deep to remove without sanding but overall the car came out great and removed about 98% of the defects and the owner was thrilled. In the end, that's all that matters.

Car on arrival

Using the flash to highlight the $8.00/hr guy at the dealership

After using the above process, I took another picture using the flash.

During the washing stage, I degreased the motor using a 4 to 1 solution, various brushes and sponges and then dressed with a water based dressing.

Got_Leather · 04-28-09, 11:57

The next morning, I was able to snap a few sun shots before pickup.

Thanks for looking,
DJ

RaskyR1 · 04-28-09, 12:06

Awesome work DJ! Love that color!

TSC17 · 04-28-09, 12:09

Very nice indeed DJ. So that's the Cadillac you were telling me about...

Those cars are beautiful!

tdekany · 04-28-09, 12:09

Looking goooood!!!!!!!!!!

pampos · 04-28-09, 12:28

Looking very nice mate

JoshVette · 04-28-09, 12:34

Nice job, that car looks great. Love the color.

Josh

mrclrider · 04-28-09, 12:34

love that color, love the car too...always fun cleaning up the dealerships mess

jmkiang · 04-28-09, 12:53

Looks amazing! Those guys at the dealerships should really be locked up!

I need to learn how to detail engine bays.

kaval · 04-28-09, 02:15

That blue looks amazing! Nice job you did correcting the paint! The engine bay looks like a spaceship! haha

D Tailor · 04-28-09, 02:38

^^ Haha Kaval.. That engine is wicked. Nice job Got Leather! Thumbs way up on this one! So wet!

Jakerooni · 04-28-09, 03:13

Much better than the "salmon pinkish" XLR I got to do LOL. That blue is an awesome color. Don't you just love how easy these cars are to clean up? You made that color just pop.