Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
After application of the tape, use a fine-grit wet-and-dry paper to lightly 'flat' the exposed surface, before application of paint.
Application of Striping Tape
Coachline Locations
The coachline locations on the side of XJ Sport and supercharged models are illustrated below, for all other models refer to the drawing under 'Other
Models'.
XJ Sport and XJR8
Inset A, shows the 25 degrees - 35 degrees angled cut-away at front edge. The front end of the coachlines should terminate 50 mm - 60 mm behind the
headlamp apertures and the two sides must be symmetrical.
The 1.25 mm - 1.75 mm wide coachline (inset B), terminates with vertical face and ends 10 mm - 20 mm forward of tail lamp aperture.
Inset C shows the upper edge of the coachline positioned 6 mm - 8 mm below feature line along the body side. Inset D shows gap dimensions and lower
coachline width.
Details of front end lower coachlines, including position of the lower coachline relative to door mouldings and front wings are shown in Inset E.
Inset F shows lower coachline rear end detail.
Other Models