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[quote name='GregCavi']hello all! This was done for the same client who owns the jaguar I care for bi weekly. It belonged to his father and he was tired of the way it looked. It was oxidized throughout. I didnt get any before pics becuase the oxidation didnt really show. He wanted to wait on the interior so It was just exterior and engine today.



Engine:



Hi Temp APC 10:1 (let soak, then rinsed)

Dressed with #40

meguiars detailer line APC 10:1 to remove overall filth on paint work

agitate with several small brushes



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Wheels:



tires and wells got HT apc 10:1 agitated with brush and rinsed

wheels got meguiars detailer line wheel brightener 3:1

agitated with spoke brush then rinsed

tires dressed with VRT

wells got #40

spray and gloss on wheel



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Exterior:



Wash Hi Temp Bubbling Suds

Poorboys Clay

Meguiars Deep Crystal paint cleaner via terry applicator

pinnalce advanced swirl remover via orange light cut edge 2k (pc)

Meguiars #21 (dried for 15 minutes then removed with ease)



Windows got IG

mothers metal polish on all metals

VRT on trim

#40 on vinyl top



If you have good eyes you can see the line of oxidation and pure paint. (look for the arrows.

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Im on the phone with an important business call from FOLEX

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At customers house

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My client was very happy and kind of shocked to see how well it turned out. Big thanks to my buddy nick for coming up and hanging out today and for helping during the washing/claying process, and for taking a pic of me on my phone haha.



my buddies New Truck - Nattys x3



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I got a call the day after this detail from the client. He wanted to tell me he was just sitting on his deck smiling form ear to ear. HE was VERY pleased with my work.



Questions/Comments





Greg
 
Incredible work! Believe me, I know how bad those older Crown Vics can be. One of my customer's parents have a late 80s version with real low miles but that single stage paint does fade badly. Terrific reflections and gloss, no wonder the owner was smiling ear to ear! :up
 
Those hood reflections in that last pic look really nice!!

My elderly neighbor has one almost identical to the one you detailed, and I usually detail it for him for free every 6 months or so, but have yet to do the engine bay on it. Was just wondering if you had any problems electrical wise/starting the car after cleaning the bay...
 
Wow, very impressive work! The exterior looks brand new and what a transformation on the engine compartment. Those wheels must have been a PITA.
 
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