Bare Metal rebuild – by Martin Reddington
This is the first part of a multi-part article that has been written by new member Martin Reddington, from Kent in the United Kingdom, about the bare metal restoration of his Xj-SC Cabriolet.
Part 1 tells us about the start of the car’s restoration journey.
Part 2 To follow.
Part 1 tells us about the start of the car’s restoration journey.
Part 2 To follow.
My 1988 XJ-SC V12 was purchased in late 2018 and although it looked reasonable superficially, detailed inspection revealed a myriad of issues.
I wasn’t too daunted by this because it was always the intention to do a complete restoration, but you naturally hope for the best.
The photos show the stripped body shell undergoing acid dipping at Surface Processing Ltd in Dudley, West Midlands.
I wasn’t too daunted by this because it was always the intention to do a complete restoration, but you naturally hope for the best.
The photos show the stripped body shell undergoing acid dipping at Surface Processing Ltd in Dudley, West Midlands.
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Article Published : March 2022
Article written by : Martin Reddington
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Article written by : Martin Reddington
www.xjs-soft-tops.com