New Image Auto Detailing: '87 Jaguar

[kakeuter]

Today we cleaned up a 1987 XJ6. I work with the owner who has had this car since it was brand new.



We were working with a budget, but I wanted to perform a 1-step polish to remove some swirls and restore some gloss



Let’s begin with some before shots.



Car was in really good shape.

Random water spots

Greasy substance

Interior was in good shape, just a good wipe down and vacuum.

Wash Process



Wheels looked clean.

Wanted to make sure they were clean between all the slots. Using Mini EZ brush

Not as clean as they looked

Initial foaming

Clay bar treatment

After just the roof

Getting all the little areas

Rest of the car wasn’t in too bad of shape.

Car was foamed and washed again

Final rinse

Dried and taped up. On to the polishing.

Got a couple packages from Detailers Domain and Autogeek while working on the car



Pad washer comes in next week!

Some final shots

Some minor swirls remained, as it was only a 1-step polish.

Interior:

Vacuumed everything, protected mats with 303 Fabric Guard

Dash and doors wiped down with Cockpit Premium

Seats got Leatherique

Some more exterior shots

Thanks for looking.



-Kody-

 

[Brad B]

Nice work. I had an '87 XJ6. The paint was quite susceptible to swirls but always buffed out great.

 

[Bill D]

Nice job! One of my favorite '80s sedans! Had a friend with the Vanden Plas version and my neighbor had a '86. My understanding is they could be mechanical/electrical nightmares though. Good car for the Autopian who washes and QDs more than he drives it I guess.

 

[kakeuter]

Nice work. I had an '87 XJ6. The paint was quite susceptible to swirls but always buffed out great.

Thanks, the car has been repainted and has fairly soft paint. For a 1-step correction, we were able to eliminate 80% of the defects.

Nice job! One of my favorite '80s sedans! Had a friend with the Vanden Plas version and my neighbor had a '86. My understanding is they could be mechanical/electrical nightmares though. Good car for the Autopian who washes and QDs more than he drives it I guess.

Considering he has owned the car for almost 25 years, I'm sure he's ran into some mechanical issues. But the car runs extremely well.

 

[Bill D]

Sounds like he has a winner. Here's to another 25 years! :bigups

 

[nonwelder]

Classic design that will never be duplicated. Great work. Would love to own one if I could find in a condition like this one.