2018 Jaguar F-Type convertible - Black - 🌴 A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve

[Merlin]

2018 Jaguar F-Type convertible - Black - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve
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Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector 200 C3 Advanced Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gauge

Lighting:
ScanGrip MultiMatch 8 and MultiMatch 3 color from 2500k to 6500k. ScanGrip Sunmatch 3

Machines:
RUPES Bigfoot iBrid Nano Long Neck
RUPES BigFoot LHR 75E Mini
Rupes 21 with a Rupes 5" Backing Plate

Correction:
Lake Country HDO Blue Cutting Pad - 5 1/2"
Rupes DA Coarse (Blue) Cutting Compound

Polishing:
Lake Country HDO Black Finishing Pad - 5 1/2"
Rupes UNO Pure Universal Ultrafine Finishing Polish

Tools:
MTM Hydro PF22.2 Professional Snow Foam Cannon
Metro Air Force Master Blaster

Products:
CarPro IronX Snow Soap / Poorboys Super Slick & Foam Pre Wash Snow Foam
TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner

Last Step Products:
CQuartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating on paint, and wheels
CQuartz Dlux Wheel and Trim Coating on plastic trim and bumpers
Sonus Trim and Motor Kote (Dressing Engine Bay)
CARPRO ReTyre Tire & Rubber Cleaner (cleaning tires)
OBSSSSD Tire Dressing - Matte (dressing tires)

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Drivers Side Front

Drivers Side Rear

Passenger side Rear

The Front

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[Tc99m]

Stunning!

 

[Merlin]

For those of you that crave the before/after pictures...

 

[Merlin]

Stunning!

Thank you!

That is very kind!

 

[Silly Rabbit]

As I`ve said, amazing work! Those Jags have beautiful lines.

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Wow is that now showing the flake!!! Super!

 

[Merlin]

As I`ve said, amazing work! Those Jags have beautiful lines.

Thank you!

I appreciate your kind words.

 

[Merlin]

Wow is that now showing the flake!!! Super!

Thank you!

It turned out sweet!

 

[Lonnie]

Merlin:
Does Jaguar (Tata Motors) use a hard ceramic clear coat over its paints?
I ask because I see that the Rupes Blue compound and their UNO Ultrafine Polish duo were used by you on this particular vehicle and that combination seems to be a commonly used correction/polish process for you on black.
Would the new Megs M110 Ultra Pro Compound and M210 Ultra Pro Polish be an ALTERNATE correction/polish process for this clear-coated black?

The "before" pics of the crazing/spider-webbing/ swirls are so commonly seen in SO many vehicle paints and black really accentuates those clear-coat paint imperfections. The "after" pics speak for themselves!

I assume that the MTM Foam Cannon you have is designed for use with a pressure washer. What specific manufacturer/model pressure washer do you use for washing? (I do not know if I have asked you that question before.)

Darth Vadar must be spreading the detailing of his vast black cars collection between you and Sizzle Chest, seeing how many black cars both of you have posting recently.

Again, thanks for posting your detailing exploits of this black cat.

 

[Merlin]

Merlin:
Does Jaguar (Tata Motors) use a hard ceramic clear coat over its paints?
I ask because I see that the Rupes Blue compound and their UNO Ultrafine Polish duo were used by you on this particular vehicle and that combination seems to be a commonly used correction/polish process for you on black.
Would the new Megs M110 Ultra Pro Compound and M210 Ultra Pro Polish be an ALTERNATE correction/polish process for this clear-coated black?

If there is one thing I have found...Every paint is different!
I do test spot areas to find what works best on each particular paint.

IMHO correction compounds - in order of cut Meguiars M105, M101, M110 (M110 least cut but nice finish)
M110 and M210 make a great duo.

Note: I`m working on a black Porsche 911 now where I needed up my correction game to Carpro microfiber.
Carpro microfiber pads leave a slight haze/fog that I am using a middle step to clear up before polishing.

The "before" pics of the crazing/spider-webbing/ swirls are so commonly seen in SO many vehicle paints and black really accentuates those clear-coat paint imperfections. The "after" pics speak for themselves!

Thank you.

I assume that the MTM Foam Cannon you have is designed for use with a pressure washer. What specific manufacturer/model pressure washer do you use for washing? (I do not know if I have asked you that question before.)

Yes it is.

I use a baby RYOBI 1800 PSI 1.2 GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer.
I`m not trying to peel paint off the house or clean the driveway.
I just want to make a good pre-wash foam to lift and clean off dirt.

Darth Vadar must be spreading the detailing of his vast black cars collection between you and Sizzle Chest, seeing how many black cars both of you have posting recently.

Again, thanks for posting your detailing exploits of this black cat.

Yes, I`ve always wanted to say "Lord Vader your car is ready."

Thank you!
That is very kind.