DIY Alloy Wheel Refurb For My Neglected Jaguar X-Type

DIY Alloy Wheel Refurb For My Neglected Jaguar X-Type

This is the fourth part of my Jaguar X-type resurrection series where i am trying hard to breathe fresh life into a 2008 X-type that i bought sight unseen from auction.

In this episode i am tackling the scratched and deeply dirt engrained alloy wheels.
Usually i would send these out for a professional refurb but as i have given over the odds for a car that required more work than anticipated, this time i don’t have the budget so i will tackle the refurb myself, in house!

Previous episodes:

EPISODE 1:
https://youtu.be/U5DQuxFkzFg

EPISODE 2:
https://youtu.be/YtI_qLJJBOk

EPISODE 3:
https://youtu.be/VO6veNnyeYw


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@soggybottom3463 says:

Wheel shade looks classy and understated to me. Loads of work there boss, I hope the old girl manages to pay you back some!

@Tell78 says:

I prefer the darker colour

@vespa7265 says:

Keep them as is. Go well with each other.

@dongardner9189 says:

good colour on the wheels,they seem to match the front grill!

@richardgrant1615 says:

The wheels are spot on. I did the same on my son’s Clio alloys, they were rough and came out almost like new, just need a bit of elbow grease!

@0795omega says:

Looks a really cared for example now!amazing difference good wheels make to the end result!

@foregonereality says:

Am liking that satin silver finish. Well done!

@56bandit says:

Jaguar is looking good! Did notice the little scratch and the wing/door alignment as well.
Many many years ago when I used to buy and sell cars I’d use a piece of garden hose and staples one end for covering the valves (reuseable) and then the same as you did with card board for the tyres then paint the wheels.
Overall though, very smart and professional job.

@finnandmick845 says:

Fantastic work!

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