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2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 10:20 AM
This is the same customer who owns the 2009 Z06 I posted last week. This is his beater .
Since it's a lease, he didn't want to go crazy with 2 or 3 step paint correction. He opted for a one step polish, so I was looking for something a bit stronger than M205, but not as strong as M105. Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream via Lake Country Tangerine Hydro-Techs seemed like the perfect combo. I was also testing out a Hydro-Tech with the black CCS backing. It's the third time I've used the pad and have not had a single issue with it.
I didn't expect D151 to correct as well as it did, but it removed all the swirls and left a VERY nice finish, even after an IPA wipedown. Might I also add I've been testing out a new "prototype" sealant for Max and the results have been nothing short of impressive thus far. We've been seeing durability in the 6-8 month range and looks are impressive. It does not offer the carnauba warmth of Wolfgang, but does add a nice pop to the paint and looks very wet.
Before we get on with the detail, here are some of the vehicles in the "collection" in their warehouse that I will be working on soon.
OK, done drooling? On with the car....here's the process I used, followed by pictures of what the car looked like when I arrived.
Side by side with the current (left) Hydro-Techs vs. the one I'm testing out (right).
Performing my test spot...
After Menzerna Top Inspection...
This part of the hood had the most swirls, as the sun showed before.
Ta-da!
Polished / Unpolished
Lake Country Pads
Lake Country buffing pads is at the top of their game! If you know anything about foam polishing pads, you’re no doubt familiar with this company. They’ve been designing and manufacturing polisher accessories since 1977 and we’d be willing to bet they know a thing or two about car care. In fact, we’re so confident in their expertise, Max enlisted their help to design pads for Palm Beach Motoring Accessories.
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 01:07 PM
Very nice job, can't believe he considers that his beater, I'd kill for one...What did you use on the chrome accents? I know there isn't too much on this car but its standing out pretty good, the exhaust tips, around the grille, and windows etc.
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 02:47 PM
AG, I've seen you have used the new(ish) Hydro-Tech pads on a couple details recently (maybe more which I haven't seen). Can you speak to their characteristics (other than that they are designed for waterbased polishes) as compared to some others from the LC pad lineup? Any additional information would be beneficial (I think) to many of us looking to add to our pad inventory.
And completely off topic---but...am I the only one who thinks that Jag has lost their way in their designs??? This vehicle looks like a Acura, BMW, Honda, maybe even Hyundai...
Lake Country Pads
Lake Country buffing pads is at the top of their game! If you know anything about foam polishing pads, you’re no doubt familiar with this company. They’ve been designing and manufacturing polisher accessories since 1977 and we’d be willing to bet they know a thing or two about car care. In fact, we’re so confident in their expertise, Max enlisted their help to design pads for Palm Beach Motoring Accessories.
"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around." --Will Rogers
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 02:53 PM
The Cyan Hydro-Techs are designed to cut like the Yellow LC pads, if not more...and finish down to around the finish that an Orange would leave.
Tangerine Hydro-Techs are designed to cut like an Orange, but finish down like a White.
Lake Country Pads
Lake Country buffing pads is at the top of their game! If you know anything about foam polishing pads, you’re no doubt familiar with this company. They’ve been designing and manufacturing polisher accessories since 1977 and we’d be willing to bet they know a thing or two about car care. In fact, we’re so confident in their expertise, Max enlisted their help to design pads for Palm Beach Motoring Accessories.
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cartoysautospa
looks good ,but the spider web scratches are still there.just not as visable.once oyu gettum there always there
That's absolutely incorrect. Depending on how much paint you level down around the marring, sure the lowest valley may still be there with the edges rounded (thus not reflecting the light and making the mar "invisible'), but marring can absolutely be "removed" (i.e. the surrounding paint leveled down to the lowest point of the mar valley).
BTW - nice work. I'm a Camaro fan, and while that one is nice, that's the ugliest Camaro ever made.
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Clean
And completely off topic---but...am I the only one who thinks that Jag has lost their way in their designs??? This vehicle looks like a Acura, BMW, Honda, maybe even Hyundai...
guy in my neighborhood has one, and I think BMW every time I see it.
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Autogeek
The Cyan Hydro-Techs are designed to cut like the Yellow LC pads, if not more...and finish down to around the finish that an Orange would leave.
Tangerine Hydro-Techs are designed to cut like an Orange, but finish down like a White.
That is especially intriguing and the fact that it is a flat pad. Can I safely assume that the change comes simply by releasing pressure from the pad? How is the backing material? How many vehicles does your tangerine pad have under its belt?
Lake Country Pads
Lake Country buffing pads is at the top of their game! If you know anything about foam polishing pads, you’re no doubt familiar with this company. They’ve been designing and manufacturing polisher accessories since 1977 and we’d be willing to bet they know a thing or two about car care. In fact, we’re so confident in their expertise, Max enlisted their help to design pads for Palm Beach Motoring Accessories.
"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around." --Will Rogers
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JaredPointer
That's absolutely incorrect. Depending on how much paint you level down around the marring, sure the lowest valley may still be there with the edges rounded (thus not reflecting the light and making the mar "invisible'), but marring can absolutely be "removed" (i.e. the surrounding paint leveled down to the lowest point of the mar valley).
BTW - nice work. I'm a Camaro fan, and while that one is nice, that's the ugliest Camaro ever made.
My first thought when I saw the first one on the road, was that it was a Chrysler/Dodge product. Too bad when they decided to bring it back they didn't build one that looks like...well...a Camaro.
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Originally Posted by JaredPointer
guy in my neighborhood has one, and I think BMW every time I see it.
It definitely reminds me of something besides a Jag. There are some BMWs that look like Hyundais that look like an Accord that looks like a Camry etc. etc. It's crazy these days, its like a lot of mfgs are working from the same set of drawings
"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around." --Will Rogers
Re: 2010 Jaguar XF Indigo Blue - One Step D151 "magic"! -
02-15-2010, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Clean
That is especially intriguing and the fact that it is a flat pad. Can I safely assume that the change comes simply by releasing pressure from the pad? How is the backing material? How many vehicles does your tangerine pad have under its belt?
It has to do with the closed cell foam they use, and how it works with water based polish. I'm really not sure how they work exactly as I'm not a pad scientist but it really does work. I did a few side by sides on my S2000's soft clearcoat, Tangerine vs Orange with SIP, and the tangerine had every bit of cut that the orange did but left a MUCH nicer finish.
The backing material could be better to be honest, but it may be in the process of being revised. Notice I was testing the one with black backing...I like that one much better as the backing feels sturdier. The "line up" of Tangerine pads I've been using has been through 4 cars thus far.
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