Sexy 1991 Jaguar XJS detail...

**Clean Dean** · 05-16-2008, 09:17 PM

I spent about 7 hours on this 1991 Jaguar XJS V12, and was in love with this sexy machine by days end. When I arrived to detail this cat, she had a ugly set of aftermarket molding on both sides of the vehicle. The paint was pretty heavily oxidized and the interior was pretty dingy (especially the hides).

First I removed the molding. And removed the left over adhesive with acetone. The engine bay was thoroughly degreased and some cosmoline was removed with acetone. The painted areas of the engine bay was spray waxed and the engine was coated with Stoners Trim Shine (non aerosol). Then she was washed and clayed. The wheels were pretty well coated with brake dust, but these old Jaguar wheels hold up very well and after a pretty heavy acid wash they were as new again.
The paint oxidation was removed with a PC275 Schegel wool pad and Hi Temps Heavy Cut Leveler. Washed again, and coated all of the exterior plastic with a Stoners TS and let it dwell. After that I hit it with Menzernas IP and follow with Menzernas Final Polish. After sealing with Klasse SG (I love Klasse on red), I was very impressed with the old cats paint. Then all exterior chrome was polished with Mothers and a few MF towels. The tailpiped were polished with Mothers and 0000 steel wool.

The interior was cleaned with Megs APC diluted 20:1 and compressed air. The leather was treated with Mink oil, and the hides were very thirsty. The interior dash was dressed with aerosol Trim Shine and buffed with a MF towel to make it look new and not shiny. The wood console was hand polished with IP then spray waxed. All glass cleaned with Sprayaway. Sorry no sunlight pics it was overcast all day yesterday here in NJ.

What a great color combo !!! You have to love the red piping on those seats !!!

I know many feel that the old XJS look is dated, but I have detail about 20 of these over the years, and hope to acquire one for myself someday in the not so distant future !!!

**CBlakeNS** · 05-16-2008, 10:14 PM

Looks wonderful!!!

**jaybs02** · 05-17-2008, 05:54 AM

Great work

A really beautiful car.

"J"

**Scott P** · 05-17-2008, 08:38 AM

That`s one crazy engine compartment. So many lines to follow around.

The car looks great!

**9D4E420** · 05-17-2008, 09:47 AM

Very very nice work Dean!

That is one gorgeous car.

**Reddwarf** · 05-17-2008, 10:09 AM

What a beautiful car! I love those Jags. A couple of people in the Jag club here in Dallas have that style.

Brilliant job there you did on that cat!

**Beemerboy** · 05-17-2008, 10:13 AM

Dean great work a expected!!!

Love that year in the Jags....also the car looks like its been very well taken care of which IMO makes it a lot more fun to work on

**cwcad** · 05-17-2008, 03:24 PM

That jag reminds me of a shark. (Play the theme song of Jaws in your head as you view the pictures.)

Nice!!

**Clean Dean** · 05-17-2008, 05:17 PM

Thanks guys !!!

Scott P, The engine bay on that car is a maze, and is a bit more involved than a simple pressure wash and dress. I am always nervous detailing old Jaguars engines because they are know for electrical issues. So far I have not had a problem (knock on wood).

Love that year in the Jags....also the car looks like its been very well taken care of which IMO makes it a lot more fun to work on

Defenitely garaged which is evident from the top chrome condition. I always look at the upper part of the chrome on older Benzes to see if it was a garage queen. The chrome on these older cars really deteriorate if left outside in the elements.

**Old Pirate** · 05-17-2008, 06:39 PM

Yes indeed, a sexy Jaguar to work on and also to own too!

**Beemerboy** · 05-17-2008, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Clean Dean

Thanks guys !!!

Scott P, The engine bay on that car is a maze, and is a bit more involved than a simple pressure wash and dress. I am always nervous detailing old Jaguars engines because they are know for electrical issues. So far I have not had a problem (knock on wood).

Defenitely garaged which is evident from the top chrome condition. I always look at the upper part of the chrome on older Benzes to see if it was a garage queen. The chrome on these older cars really deteriorate if left outside in the elements.

I know how you feel about working on the older Jag motors...they had enough electrical problems with out using water on them

I had a customer back in my startup years (1973) that had a brand new Jag....motor caught fire and burned up all the electrical wiring in the car...it took British Leland 2 months to get the car back on the road...however that was one sweet well apointed ride