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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Wow, it always amazes me how some people really neglect their vehicles. I always wonder how they take care of their home and other things. You had your work cut out for you and the car was truly transformed. I`m sure the owner was blown away with the results.
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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Great work, Jag`s are great cars to buy slightly used they drop in value like crazy over first few years. first 3 years cars value is cut in half, that car was probably 8?k new he probably got it in the 4?k range with 20-30k miles on it.
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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Scottwax:
    Couple of questions:
    1) What is the manufacturer and model number of the dual-light (LED?) flashlight used for inspection/detection that I see reflected in the pictures?
    2) How do the Rupes polishes compare to other polishes IE, what are some of their characteristics? (Obviously they are compatible, since you`ve used it with two other manufacturer`s compounds/polishes)
    3) I assume you are using the model LRH ES21 Rupes DA (with its 21mm throw). Any suggestions about techniques or speeds used on this particular Jaguar paint??
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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Quote Originally Posted by EXPDetailing View Post
    Scott, I thought all compounding sessions should take 6 hours, no? I use FG400 with a flex da, and I spend about 6 hours correcting. What the heck am I doing wrong here?
    The Jag obviously made a huge turn-arround,, and looks beautiful now. Excellent job, and thanks for posting.
    There isn`t any hard and fast rule how long it should take to compound a car. It takes as long as it takes. And I only had one day anyway, if it had been feasible, I would have preferred it to be a more intensive correction.

    Quote Originally Posted by pmnewton View Post
    Three hours to compound a huge black car like that? It would have taken me at least a full day with a Rupes. Nice turnaround!

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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Quote Originally Posted by EXPDetailing View Post
    Scott, I thought all compounding sessions should take 6 hours, no? I use FG400 with a flex da, and I spend about 6 hours correcting. What the heck am I doing wrong here?
    The Jag obviously made a huge turn-arround,, and looks beautiful now. Excellent job, and thanks for posting.
    Quote Originally Posted by pmnewton View Post
    Three hours to compound a huge black car like that? It would have taken me at least a full day with a Rupes. Nice turnaround!

    Cheers,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lonnie View Post
    Scottwax:
    Couple of questions:
    1) What is the manufacturer and model number of the dual-light (LED?) flashlight used for inspection/detection that I see reflected in the pictures?
    2) How do the Rupes polishes compare to other polishes IE, what are some of their characteristics? (Obviously they are compatible, since you`ve used it with two other manufacturer`s compounds/polishes)
    3) I assume you are using the model LRH ES21 Rupes DA (with its 21mm throw). Any suggestions about techniques or speeds used on this particular Jaguar paint??
    1. Its actually a wearable LED light (includes a headband) I got at Target for about $15. Has 4-5 modes so you can pick the one that best shows the swirls.
    2. Rupes Keramik Gloss has cut similar to the new Optimum Hyper Polish and a finish like 3D HD Polish, very versatile. Rupes Zephir (their compound) has a cut similar to Meguiars #105 but less dusting and a better finish. However, since M100 has a bit more cut than #105 or Zephir, I use it instead.
    3. I do use the 21 mm Rupes. Speed on 6, moderate pressure (enough to slightly bog it then ease up just enough that it gets speed back) and very slow, 50% overlapping passes.
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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Great turnaround.

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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Amazing turnaround. That Jag really was hammered.
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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    very good job. swirl city on this one looks great

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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Quote Originally Posted by Ecrissman View Post
    Wow, it always amazes me how some people really neglect their vehicles. I always wonder how they take care of their home and other things. You had your work cut out for you and the car was truly transformed. I`m sure the owner was blown away with the results.
    I agree. It is just so hard to believe how people with enough money to buy car x could completely care less about what it looks like or taking care of it. I have two Dodges those folks wouldn`t care to drive, but both look like they are only two or three years old.

    @ Trashmanssd, I wondered what the resale was on used Jags. I figured someone got a deal `cuz the paint looked so bad.

    Great work! The Jag looks fabulous now.
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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Fantastic work,the car was a mess..
    I cant undestand how the owner got the car looking like that..and its not a cheap car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RW215 View Post
    Fantastic work,the car was a mess..
    I cant undestand how the owner got the car looking like that..and its not a cheap car.
    I think people just don`t know any better.
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    Re: Nightmare Jaguar XF

    Scott -- Thanks for posting pics. Just the motivation I needed to color correct my vette before it`s too hot here in Phoenix!
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