1982 Jaguar XJ6

[99blackSE]

This is one of my parent's pride and joys, just under 53,000 km on the odo, but it was repainted about 7 years ago, to what I think is an OEM Midnight Blue Metallic, not 100% sure on that accuracy of that. Sorry about the crummy pics as well.



It mostly sits except for a show or two throughout the year,

which was why it came out this year.



No wash, was under a cover until I started on it.

Clay : Blackfire with ONR

Polish : Switched between OC and Menzerna IP, finished with 106FF, all via PC

Glaze : RMG via PC

Wax : Souveran Paste via hand

Leather : AG Cleaner and AG Conditioner

Metal : Blue Magic metal polish, it could have used some Wenol Red/Blue though.

Wheels : ONR wipedown

Tires : B n B

Rubber trim : 303

Glass : Stoners IG



Interior carpets and plastics were not done due to time constraints. Also the car wasn't finished 100% perfect but I was happy with how it came out.



Most of the car was like this

Some swirls

Left side cleaned, right not

Before

After

 

[coupe]

Niiiiiice man, i havent seen you post anything in awhile

 

[imported_Sludge1]

Spectacular job, that is going to turn some heads. :bigups

 

[Setec Astronomy]

What's going on with those springs in the back?

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Very cool

 

[99blackSE]

What's going on with those springs in the back?

My guess would be that the springs are sagging from age? I am not too sure.



Thanks for the comments folks.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

My guess would be that the springs are sagging from age? I am not too sure.

Yeah, the ride height is all messed up, it's too low in the back and too high in the front. Kinda detracts from the great looking paint!

 

[PRB]

That is such a good color on the XJ



Nice work!

 

[gmblack3]

Get some 20s on that phat ride. :idea :grinno:



Paint looks excellent, great work!

 

[99blackSE]

Get some 20s on that phat ride. :idea :grinno:



Paint looks excellent, great work!

I have seen a fellow with a maroon one with something of that size but I think I would have to confer that with the parents heh.



I would like to see the XJR powertrain in one of the old XJ body styles, maybe with some XJR wheels too. I think that would be neat.

 

[ron231]

Looks awesome man!



Gotta love that RMG don't ya? Its my favorite glaze for an ultra wet look, I just wish clearkote sold it in gallons!

 

[99blackSE]

Looks awesome man!



Gotta love that RMG don't ya? Its my favorite glaze for an ultra wet look, I just wish clearkote sold it in gallons!

Yeah, it was my first time using it but I was impressed!

 

[blucpe]

very well done. classic styleing.:2thumbs:

 

[imported_fishbonezken]

very nice job 99blackSE!

 

[Accumulator]

20" wheels on a Series III XJ?!? Perish the thought Those factory alloys looks just right to me, but I'd lose the whitewalls. As for more power, I'd rather do a period-correct hop up on that straight six



99blackSE- Nice job on a great car :xyxthumbs



Heh heh, have them get that rear suspension looked at before it gets sick-expensive



And if/when you do the interior, don't get the carpet/rugs too wet, the wool can do weird things. And that goes double for the headliner