Oakes - Detailed: 1962 Jaguar 3.8 MK2 - British Gem

Oakes · 10-31-2009, 02:27 PM

A restorative detail of a 1962 Jaguar 3.8 Automatic MK 2, in British Racing Green. However, this isn't just any green paint, this is original spec Lacquer paint that was applied when the vehicle was completely restored in the mid/early 90's. This car was being prepped for sale by the owner and needed to look ready to go, including removal of the paw prints that were left on the hood by a cat probably some point during or after the paint process. They were removed through wet sanding and heavy polishing. This lacquer paint is incredibly hard compared to your typical base/clear coats, so it required quite a bit of work.

Over the course of a week, this Jag was overhauled from top to bottom, almost a day spent on the wheels alone! Refinishing of the extensive chrome throughout the car and reviving the paint to flawless condition. I would like to thank Mikhael for his assistance and incredible attention to detail on this job, simply put, I couldn't have done it without him.

Process:
Menzerna Power Gloss - Purple Wool
Menzerna 203 - Yellow
Menzerna PO85RD - Green
P21S Paintwork Cleanser
Blackfire Black Diamond - Blue
Pure Carnuaba Wax

Some photos after the vehicle arrived, it had rained during it's drive over, it is a garaged vehicle and the owner doesn't store it in this shape. So it appears dirtier than it would normally be, but none-the-less.

While the car was extremely clean and sheltered well, the paint was in dire need of a proper correction, the following photos will clearly show this:

Oakes · 10-31-2009, 02:28 PM

The 50/50 photos seem to be the crowd favorites, so we took a few good ones to really show the difference in the correction on this lacquer paint.

A half corrected photo, the rear door corrected, front door uncorrected. The difference is clear.

Corrected Paint photos

These 72 spoke wheels, a mixture of chrome and stainless steel, were very tedious to bring back to life. The chrome suffered a lot of pitting and fading, however after a degrease, they were polished with P21S metal polishing soap, then followed up with P21S Finish Restorer.

The wheels after the above process:

Oakes · 10-31-2009, 02:28 PM

A few quick snaps of the engine bay, showing off the 3.8L straight 6

A few quick snaps of the interior all cleaned up, with REAL wood, specifically walnut over mahogany if my memory serves me correctly.

Oakes · 10-31-2009, 02:28 PM

The reflection photos show the gloss that we were able to bring back to this paint, giving it a mirror like sheen all around.

Oakes · 10-31-2009, 02:29 PM

She looked a little more aggressive all polished up

I'd like to think this is how it looked when she rolled off the factory floor back in 1962.

Oakes · 10-31-2009, 02:29 PM

As always, enjoy! Please comment! Look for a Ferrari thread in the near future!

-Oakes

Koobes · 10-31-2009, 03:28 PM

I've always loved the colour of BRG, That looks amazing all polished up. Good work guys!

ctrent86 · 10-31-2009, 03:32 PM

Oakes great job as always I love your threads at Autopia. Have you ever tried Optimum Metal Polish? I used to use P21S but switch to Optimum as I like to work time and polishing a tad more.

Again great job, and that looks better than when irt rolled off the factory I am sure. Also, interior is looking great as well.

JackTheMetalHead · 10-31-2009, 10:57 PM

Brilliant job Oakes. A couple of questions:

1) Why use the P21s cleanser after you polish? To me that seems redundant, i usually use the P21S cleanser if i'm not polishing.

2) What type of polisher/buffer do you use?

~Keep up the good work!

infinite012 · 10-31-2009, 11:59 PM

flat tire!

great work. i wish my car were this clean.

Oakes · 11-01-2009, 11:53 AM

The paint cleanser helps to remove polish oils/residue in prep for the LSP, it also helps to enhance the gloss, I like to make sure I'm getting the full effect with all of my work. This was done with a pair of PCs but a rotary would be suggested, just wanted to really test out the capabilities of the PC.

The tire was a little low but it wasn't losing anymore air over the week it was here. Thanks guys!

itskrees · 11-01-2009, 02:13 PM

Great car, great detail. Excellent job man.

blue-sun · 11-03-2009, 04:05 PM

wow, that's awesome!

Nice job Oakes!

aaronmsadler · 11-03-2009, 05:22 PM

Brilliant!

xaznxeclipsex · 11-03-2009, 05:23 PM

This is one of the best detail jobs i've seen.

TexSurfer · 11-03-2009, 06:46 PM

gotta love a good ol' single stage lacquer job. Clean up so nice. Thats a lot like a BRG Morgan client of mine. Hate those wheels tho!

White out · 11-03-2009, 06:58 PM

The car looks great! Very nice work.

Nick

09NewfieWRX · 11-03-2009, 11:23 PM

Awesome job as always!

Like you said, she looks like she just came off the showroom floor.

AndyH · 11-04-2009, 10:47 AM

Awesome work on a beautiful car. Those wire wheels must have been a PITA to work on!

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 12:21 PM

Thanks guys! I appreciate it!

The wheels were...fun to say the least haha

d0ugch0i · 11-04-2009, 12:48 PM

holy smokes. that car was old as hell and now it looks pretty much new. really good job!!

tcturbo91 · 11-04-2009, 01:06 PM

thats awesome... esp with the type of paint

10-31-2009, 02:27 PM	#1
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	Oakes - Detailed: 1962 Jaguar 3.8 MK2 - British Gem A restorative detail of a 1962 Jaguar 3.8 Automatic MK 2, in British Racing Green. However, this isn't just any green paint, this is original spec Lacquer paint that was applied when the vehicle was completely restored in the mid/early 90's. This car was being prepped for sale by the owner and needed to look ready to go, including removal of the paw prints that were left on the hood by a cat probably some point during or after the paint process. They were removed through wet sanding and heavy polishing. This lacquer paint is incredibly hard compared to your typical base/clear coats, so it required quite a bit of work. Over the course of a week, this Jag was overhauled from top to bottom, almost a day spent on the wheels alone! Refinishing of the extensive chrome throughout the car and reviving the paint to flawless condition. I would like to thank Mikhael for his assistance and incredible attention to detail on this job, simply put, I couldn't have done it without him. Process: Menzerna Power Gloss - Purple Wool Menzerna 203 - Yellow Menzerna PO85RD - Green P21S Paintwork Cleanser Blackfire Black Diamond - Blue Pure Carnuaba Wax Some photos after the vehicle arrived, it had rained during it's drive over, it is a garaged vehicle and the owner doesn't store it in this shape. So it appears dirtier than it would normally be, but none-the-less. While the car was extremely clean and sheltered well, the paint was in dire need of a proper correction, the following photos will clearly show this:

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10-31-2009, 02:28 PM	#2
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	The 50/50 photos seem to be the crowd favorites, so we took a few good ones to really show the difference in the correction on this lacquer paint. A half corrected photo, the rear door corrected, front door uncorrected. The difference is clear. Corrected Paint photos These 72 spoke wheels, a mixture of chrome and stainless steel, were very tedious to bring back to life. The chrome suffered a lot of pitting and fading, however after a degrease, they were polished with P21S metal polishing soap, then followed up with P21S Finish Restorer. The wheels after the above process:

10-31-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	She looked a little more aggressive all polished up I'd like to think this is how it looked when she rolled off the factory floor back in 1962.

10-31-2009, 03:28 PM	#7
Koobes Scooby Newbie Member#: 215480 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Thunder Bay, ON Vehicle: 2004 Subaru WRX WRB	I've always loved the colour of BRG, That looks amazing all polished up. Good work guys!

10-31-2009, 03:32 PM	#8
ctrent86 Scooby Specialist Member#: 129199 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jax Beach, FL Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM Stage 2	Oakes great job as always I love your threads at Autopia. Have you ever tried Optimum Metal Polish? I used to use P21S but switch to Optimum as I like to work time and polishing a tad more. Again great job, and that looks better than when irt rolled off the factory I am sure. Also, interior is looking great as well.

10-31-2009, 10:57 PM	#9
JackTheMetalHead Scooby Newbie Member#: 211432 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: 2007 Honda Accord Royal Pearl Blue	Brilliant job Oakes. A couple of questions: 1) Why use the P21s cleanser after you polish? To me that seems redundant, i usually use the P21S cleanser if i'm not polishing. 2) What type of polisher/buffer do you use? ~Keep up the good work!

10-31-2009, 11:59 PM	#10
infinite012 Scooby Specialist Member#: 74392 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX Blue	flat tire! great work. i wish my car were this clean.

11-01-2009, 11:53 AM	#11
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	The paint cleanser helps to remove polish oils/residue in prep for the LSP, it also helps to enhance the gloss, I like to make sure I'm getting the full effect with all of my work. This was done with a pair of PCs but a rotary would be suggested, just wanted to really test out the capabilities of the PC. The tire was a little low but it wasn't losing anymore air over the week it was here. Thanks guys!

11-01-2009, 02:13 PM	#12
itskrees Scooby Specialist Member#: 122277 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Skokie, IL Vehicle: 2007 WRX OBP VF43 I turn cars into mirrors	Great car, great detail. Excellent job man.

11-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#13
blue-sun Scooby Guru Member#: 15934 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Yorkville,IL RIP Chee :( Vehicle: 08.5 CWP Mazdaspeed3 Chicago Detailing Guru!	wow, that's awesome! Nice job Oakes!

11-03-2009, 05:22 PM	#14
aaronmsadler Scooby Specialist Member#: 133597 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: On the links Vehicle: 2006 STiStageCatless Clubs baby seals too!	Brilliant!

11-03-2009, 05:23 PM	#15
xaznxeclipsex Scooby Newbie Member#: 179310 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Framingham, MA Vehicle: 2008 WRX Stage 2 WR blue	This is one of the best detail jobs i've seen.

11-03-2009, 06:46 PM	#16
TexSurfer Scooby Specialist Member#: 76072 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Detailing cars in HOT TX sun	gotta love a good ol' single stage lacquer job. Clean up so nice. Thats a lot like a BRG Morgan client of mine. Hate those wheels tho!

11-03-2009, 06:58 PM	#17
White out Scooby Guru Member#: 46277 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Michigan Vehicle: 1998 Hummer OpenTop 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR	The car looks great! Very nice work. Nick

11-03-2009, 11:23 PM	#18
09NewfieWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 59036 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. John's, NL./Canada Vehicle: 09 WRX Silver	Awesome job as always! Like you said, she looks like she just came off the showroom floor.

11-04-2009, 10:47 AM	#19
AndyH Scooby Specialist Member#: 2133 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN USA Vehicle: 2005 STi WRB/Gold 2005 S4 Avant	Awesome work on a beautiful car. Those wire wheels must have been a PITA to work on!

11-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#20
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	Thanks guys! I appreciate it! The wheels were...fun to say the least haha

11-04-2009, 12:48 PM	#21
d0ugch0i Scooby Specialist Member#: 198861 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM	holy smokes. that car was old as hell and now it looks pretty much new. really good job!!

11-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#22
tcturbo91 Scooby Newbie Member#: 228973 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stamford CT/LI, NY Vehicle: 2006 Evo	thats awesome... esp with the type of paint