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After an X-Pel Ultimate application (front bumper, headlights, bikini hood, door cups and gas filler cover), I applyed the first coat of wax to the car. While buffing the FRP (plastic) rear quarter-panels under the tail-lights with a micro-fiber cloth, I noticed a squeak. A light push on the panels causes them to move about 1/4" in and out and squeak as the panels rub against weatherstripping under the tail-lights: the panels under the tail-light seems to be "floating". I could play "Three Blind Mice" just pushing on different spots...not the type of music one wants to hear!
The glossy black plastic exterior trim pieces already show "micro-scratches" here and there on a two week old garaged car with 480 miles! It appears a light touch with fingernails can scratch the finish. Hand wax you vehicle and you will get to know it.
The plastic tow hook cover in the plastic bumper is poorly designed and keeps popping out and dangling. It looks cheap because it is! This forum has mentions of fixes with tape and glue, but c'mon Jaguar!
I also find the two glossy piano-black plastic trim pieces on the top of the interior console to be too soft and scratch-prone to be used in such a high wear area. I may laminate with X-Pel or a cut-to-fit piece computer monitor protection film.
Any others finding issues with "fit and finish" and questionable materials?
As I ordered the car unseen, I was surprised with the large number of plastic exterior body panels: front bumper, rear tailgate, rear quarter-panels, rear bumper... Brings up troubling questions of durability....aluminum + plastic= disposable and recyclable?
Good thing this baby is beautiful!
The glossy black plastic exterior trim pieces already show "micro-scratches" here and there on a two week old garaged car with 480 miles! It appears a light touch with fingernails can scratch the finish. Hand wax you vehicle and you will get to know it.
The plastic tow hook cover in the plastic bumper is poorly designed and keeps popping out and dangling. It looks cheap because it is! This forum has mentions of fixes with tape and glue, but c'mon Jaguar!
I also find the two glossy piano-black plastic trim pieces on the top of the interior console to be too soft and scratch-prone to be used in such a high wear area. I may laminate with X-Pel or a cut-to-fit piece computer monitor protection film.
Any others finding issues with "fit and finish" and questionable materials?
As I ordered the car unseen, I was surprised with the large number of plastic exterior body panels: front bumper, rear tailgate, rear quarter-panels, rear bumper... Brings up troubling questions of durability....aluminum + plastic= disposable and recyclable?
Good thing this baby is beautiful!