1966 Jaguar MK2 3.8 Litre Saloon. The Jaguar Mark 2 is a medium-sized saloon which was built from 1959 to 1967 by Jaguar in Coventry. The outmoded Jaguar 2.4 Litre and 3.4 Litre models made between 1955 and 1959 are identified as Mark 1 Jaguars. The 3.8 XK engine is similar to the unit used […]
RUPES has been leading the way in machine polishing tool technology since its launch in 1951. Eleven years later, RUPES set a new standard bringing the first ever polymer-bodied TP/PC drill to the market. The plastic body made the tool significantly lighter, making it far easier for use over long periods of time, and the plastic […]
The Ford Escort Twin Cam Mk1 is instantly one of the most recognisable cars, particularly for Blue Oval fans or followers of rallying. This particular 1968 Ex-Works Ford Escort Twin Cam Mk1, with the registration BEV 782G, has particular pedigree. Prepared at the Ford Performance Centre at Boreham Airfield for entry in the 1969 Monte […]
The 280 SL Roadster was introduced to the Mercedes sports car line-up in December of 1967 and production continued through to February of 1971. The flowing lines of the vehicle favoured by car enthusiasts and celebrities alike has given rise to this vehicle’s iconic status which persists to the modern era. This particular 280 SL […]
Hearing the word Alpina is good for the soul of any car enthusiast. Alpina is the official BMW tuning company responsible for creating some of the fastest and most desirable cars on the road. To see one in the flesh is a rare sight, and think yourself lucky if you do. UF recently had the […]
Dan gives the big estate a good going over with clay, followed by a machine polish. For a relatively new car the paintwork on my car is, quite frankly, shocking. It was a lease car in its former life, and I get the impression the previous owner took great delight in washing it with gravel […]
If you’re into cleaning cars and I mean, REALLY cleaning cars then you probably know what this is – if not then let me tell you. It’s a Random Orbital Polishing Machine called the BigFoot. The machine is designed to make a truly random orbit, but manages to stay perfectly balanced, so much so that […]
The RUPES BigFoot Random Orbital Polishing System has been a Dual Action revelation both for the enthusiast and the professional detailer. They have recently extended the range, bringing out new kits for both the LHR15ES and the LHR21ES machines. The RUPES BigFoot System was designed to make machine polishing easy – easy for everyone and […]
Traditionally Random Orbit (or Dual Action machine polishers as they’re also known), have been considered the domain of those new to machine polishing who simply want to improve the overall appearance of their vehicle’s paintwork. Rotary polishers require experience and careful handling and so true paintwork correction has always been the remit of the professional […]