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The roads up here are lovely. especially the NC500

Miles

Welcome to the Forum Dean :)

Hi joe.

First clay your car to prep the surface and use tar remover . If money isn't to much of a concern I recommend Swissvax Onyx and Cleaner fluid regular. Next would be Wax Addict  Vitreo/Quartz then IGL Premier Spray Silica

I'll try to do a demo and buffing techniques video for the highest shine.

Alternatively Glass Coatings such as IGL Quartz means it doesn't need polishing for 2 years but is professional install product.

Attached is the Jaguar XF we coated in IGL Quartz 

Any Queries feel free to drop me a text or call (possibly text before with a suitable time to call back) on 07814167898 

Hi Peter,

Once again I apologise for the lateness of my reply. 

If you want to prep it you'll need.

Bilt and Hamber clay

IGL Precoat

IGL Premier 

IGL Ecowash

Premier is a spray on sealant. So every time you wash the car just do your first pass drying then spray premier onto the panel and use as a drying aid.

Once the whole car is done buff the paint work for high shine. It's a 3 month protection.

I'll try and do a topic on the many different types of protection. And ease of application 

Hi Peter. So sorry for the delay we've had a big moved and relocation to scotland.

Are you looking to detail yourself or a recommendation of a professional local detailer who can provide your car with Protective coatings?

and thank you Jim!
Always happy to help with any inquiries.

Hi Gents,

Sorry for the slow reply we have been away this weekend with our Sponsored Drift Car and Customers Cars at a show.

Wheel Care 101 -

Products -
Wheel Soap - PH Neutral - Salts and Solvents - Lubricates Cleaning - Slick Rims Wheel Soap
Acid Free Wheel Cleaner - Alkaline Based Cleaner - Removes Dirt and Grime Build Up - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner / Formula Clean Wheel Cleaner
Fallout Remover - Ferrous Metal Cleaner Using Alkalines - Bleeds Red/Purple While Reacting - Removes Iron Fallout - Orange Pitting - Formula Clean Iron Remover
Acid Type 1 -  Mild Acidic Cleaner - Autoglym Fast Wheels - Removes Brake Dust - Autoglym Fast Wheels / Valet Pro Blue Gel
Acid Type 2 - Strong Acid Cleaner - HydroChloric - For Professional Use - Severe Brake Dust Removal
Brake Cleaner - For CV Joints That Have Burst

Sealing -
Wax - Swissvax PTFE (www.swissvax.co.uk)
Sealant - Slickrims Sealant (www.waxaddicts.co.uk)
Coating - IGL Wheels (www.IGLCoatings.com)

Equipment -

Detailing Chemical Brush
Detailing Brush
Wheel Woolies

Try to always use the least aggressive method and use the neccesary steps.

Always use a seperate bucket solely just for wheels.
if kneeling down if not the easiest remove the wheels to clean. make sure to torque to manafacture spec and support with axle stands.

 

its always good for new viewers to follow up on though.
theres multiple different grades of clay.

Clay clothes and "3M Clay" from eBay are to be avoided as they Mar the paint finish.

Hi Claws,

yes its apart of Hydrophobics, including lipophobic and Oleophobic.

the tighter and higher the bead the better the surface tension energy. meaning the hydrophobics are of a high level.
Some coatings have Contact angles of 120 degrees meaning it will sheet off dry and not bead at the angle.

Hi All,

I noticed there was a few inquiries over products, processes and general questions about cleaning and caring for your Jaguar.
So i thought i would be a good opportunity to open a thread for Care Care and Detailing for all to ask any questions or queries for us to respond to.

just a little info on myself.
Im a Fulltime Professional Detailer, Multi Approved in the UK (Swindon) at RedGuard AutoSpa

im always happy to help. any questions just fire away

i wasnt aware it was Supaguard you had done.

On 12/08/2015 at 8:03 AM, Old Peter said:

Welcome to the Club, Phillip.

 

I am thinking along those lines, too, especially with a 15% discount from Halfords.

 

My car had the Supa Guard treatment two years ago and it is supposed to last 3 years, an so next spring I will be giving it a spring clean!!

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

Swissvax and Furniture Clinic do restoration kits.

Gliptone Leather Care is A Superb Cleaner but gentle as well.
£15 for a full set including conditioner.
award winning product

Hi Guys,

Whats your budget and ideal thing you want to achieve from the products?
anything cleaning or detailing related just ask away

5 hours ago, Old Peter said:

Hi Steve, 

It is called Supernatural Hybrid from Supernatural car care. It is a sealant wax to be used after a spray preparation. I think you can buy the kit.  I won it two years ago at a club meet on Derbyshire, the best car on the day.

It is a top end detailing product - just look at their site on the internet  --   it has everything from £6.95 to a full set of almost  all their products for £499.

It really needs three coats after using the spray on preparation then you just wash and dry and come back next year! It does protect form rain.

Regards,

Peter.

On the left in colour and the right showing a refection of our house in black and white

 

 

Thats actaully a low surface energy tension meaning its hydrophobic qualities are low

Many Happy Returns!

Happy Birthday Morgana!

Lovely Motor Steve!

Welcome!
Nice to see someone else local

Kind Regards.
Miles

Welcome John!

Lovely here and everyones very welcoming!

kind regards,
Miles

in swindon we (Redguard & Aspect) are the only 2 approved installers of coatings.

when having it done PLEASE make sure your car is coated indoors and by an Approved professional.
no approval means no warranty.

many people are installing coatings without approval.
without correct setup
without correct enviroment.

Peter within IGL we would be your closest Installers.

In incorrect hands coating can ruin your vehicle finish.


the F-type looks superb!
 

polymer coatings are the best way to protect any vehicle long term and still keep its gloss.

there are multiple coatings on the market available with only some being available to professional users only.
in the Swindon area there is Aspect and Ourselves who both Provide coatings.

We Provide IGL Kenzo 10H 5 Year Coating (1 of 3 Approved users in UK).

The pictures attached are of Jaguar XF Corrected and Coated in Quartz 3-4 Year 9H coating for £400 including Wheels, Plastics and all Glass.
 

the fogs could probably be corrected and restored.
and the headlights could be resealed.

 

hi gareth,

seats dont need to be removed but seats need to be cleaned to colour match.
theres a whole host of leather repair approved guys on Pro-valets.co.uk

Bert Youell will be able to direct you to your closest leather repair technician.

thank you Ken!

the Jaguar paintwork is lovely. have dealt with them for several years and have become a car we love working on.
currently waiting to get a XF S next as company vehicle next.

ive emailed the main address for information on becoming a trader to offer for JOC just waiting on a response.

king regards,
Miles

Hi Guys,

Previous owner of 2 X-types (2002 2.5 AWD)

Would like to speak to someone about offering discount for JOC members

Recent XF Coated and Protected in IGL Quartz By Us