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 (04AV6 6SPD) 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.

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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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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.

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

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Corrected Paint photos

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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.

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The wheels after the above process:

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

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

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

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She looked a little more aggressive all polished up :)

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

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As always, enjoy! Please comment!

-Oakes

are you kidding me? holy s**t. amazing work.

the stuff you do should be put in a museum it's so clean.

thanks! It almost hurts to see them drive off sometimes

Nick looks amazing like always dude!!!

holy sh*t nick, how the hell did you get your hands on something like that. looks redic though man great job

Thanks Justin and Joe!

As far as how I got my hands on it, he's a returning customer!

damn looks good as always

i bet the owner was absolutely astonished!

i would be!!! what an amazing job!!! that thing looks mint!!!

Thanks guys! Appreciate it

Jaw droppingly amazing!!!
Once I saw it's an old classic I knew this would be good.

You remind me of a pastor that touches people on the forehead and say "your healed!!!" but you do it to cars. :)

Saw this one night in person.... twas pretty ;)

Now I hate you, Nick!

Your beautiful restoration of that Jag's finish just made me miss my old '67 E-Type roadster more than ever :( I'll probably just go out and cry all over my car and leave water marks all over the work you did on it. Are tears corrosive?

hahaha, thanks man!

chyah

Haha! Tears are actually corrosive, so I'd recommend a Kleenex instead haha! Still wish I was here when you took your car home, and the owner of this car has an E-type as well :wink:

hooolllyyyyy shiiitttt lol.

wheels came out awesome... that interior is pretty awesome lookin with all those switches... and man did you make the car look good.

Nick....have you gotten any business from your surrounding neighbors??? After seeing what some of these cars look like when they arrive at your house, and then again when they leave....i'm surprised they aren't lining up at your door to clean up their rides. lol

another great job bro.

theeenks Dpan

Thank you! They do actually, I've done a few of my neighbors Lexus', Jags and Benzes. However, I try to keep it discreet

Nick, when i get my POS painted, it's going directly into your hands.

Sounds good to me!

That's f-ing amazing... and the car ain't half bad either!

Thank you sir! It is a neat car