Jaguar XKR Portfolio Pics...and issue...

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DJ_JonnyV

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Ever since I took out some scratches on my dad's buddy's '07 Caddy STS, he thinks I'm some kind of surgeon with my polishers. I tell him that it really depends on several variable on whether you can remove the scratch or not. Well, he took delivery of an '08 Jaguar XKR Portfolio edition last Friday. According to Car & Driver, only about 255 are coming to the U.S. He's always been a big Jag XK fan. Anyway, his car showed up with this:



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It was wide, deep, and on the plastic piece of the bumper that wraps around by the rear wheels. I took my PC 4" orange and some IP to it, and it smoothed it out a little. Took the Flex, orange pad, and IP to it, and smoothed it out a little more, but this baby was just too deep. I told him that I don't even think a rotarty would knock it out. So, not really a brag, but thought you guys would enjoy seeing some pics. BTW, I had him ask the dealer what they use for prepping cars, and they use Menzerna in their shop. That was at least good to see. Also, there was a bird poop etching spot on the hood that I was able to knock out with the PC + 4" orange + IP. Onto the pics:



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The paint is called celestial black, and it is probably one of the nicest looking paint jobs I've ever seen on a car

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Probably the best feature of the interior

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Again, nothing much to brag about. If anyone has any suggestions for deep scratch removal on plastic bumpers, I'm all ears. He doesn't want to get it re-painted obviously, and is leary of having their guy work on it with a rotary.
 
Was the scratch there when he picked it up at the dealer or did the owner do that? If it was like that from the dealer I would bring it right back. I would think you pay that much for a vehicle so you can get some GREAT customer service.
 
qballjr13 said:
Was the scratch there when he picked it up at the dealer or did the owner do that? If it was like that from the dealer I would bring it right back. I would think you pay that much for a vehicle so you can get some GREAT customer service.
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Exactly what I would do. If it came with that scratch return to sender, you pay that much for a nice car it better be perfect.
 
Yes, it was that way from the dealer. I told him that I'd be pi$$ed as all hell at the dealer. But, he doesn't want them to paint it on that new of a car. Also, not quite sure how well a new bumper would fit on in terms of fit and finish and resistance to looseness. I'll probably talk to him in the next couple of days to see if he's made any progress with the dealer.
 
wish i could lay money down on that car !!!! awesome. they are truly a thing of beauty, and pics don't do them justice...the curves in the rear end are gorgeous, and its an instant classic in my book. (even with its ties to ford ((booo)) !!
 
Yeah, my dad is somewhat of a car nut. He's gone through several XK8s/XKRs over the years, the SL500, SL 55 AMG, SL 600 line of M-B convertibles, an Aston Martin DB9, and a Bentley Continental GT. However, he calls himself just a hoosier having fun, and he won't hesitate to haul bags of dirt or pieces of sod in the trunk of any of them.
 
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