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Old 12-29-06, 02:24   #1 (permalink)
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So this was my second Lotus Elise, this time it is an '06 with the LED taillights and an awesome Krypton Green shade that looks soooo much better in real life then in pictures. I got so much attention detailing this vehicle in a cosy neighborhood that I was able to sell my services to passerbyers. Nevertheless, the car was in fine condition, all that was desired was winter protection. Wash, clay bar, RMG, Collinite 476S. The first four pics are before, the rest are after. Nothing too special but the car is just so kool! I forgot to get interior pics, but is a creme color called Magnolia with a special diamond pattern on the seats. Enjoy:

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Old 12-29-06, 02:42   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Elise #2
i love the car and i think u did a great job but, honestly, ive hated the color
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Old 12-29-06, 02:50   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Elise #2
Looking good, a nice glossy looking finish there... Nice wee car, the Elise.
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Old 12-29-06, 03:32   #4 (permalink)
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I guess the owner wanted that colour because it stands out!

Did you use Meguiar's Wheel Brightener on the wheels?
 
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Old 12-29-06, 03:41   #5 (permalink)
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Very nice ride, I dig that lime color
Get some sun shine shot tomorrow.
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Old 12-29-06, 03:53   #6 (permalink)
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The owner wanted something unique and fun, and that's exactly what the car is. All that was done to the wheels was a very tedious detail using a very thin Eagle One wax applicator and S100 gel wheel cleaner. The before pictures don't do justice to the level of dirt on the wheels. They came out looking great though. These wheels were the most pain in the butt I've ever delt with so far simply because you had to get the applicator inbetween the split spoke as my Meg's wheel brush could not fit inbetween. To completely dry the wheel I had to do a similar, slow process.
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Old 12-29-06, 06:04   #7 (permalink)
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lol hate the color hate the car, love the detail...nice job
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Old 12-29-06, 06:19   #8 (permalink)
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love the color! Love the detail! excellent job!
 
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Old 12-29-06, 09:21   #9 (permalink)
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Re: Elise #2
Very nice wet glow!
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Re: Elise #2
does anyone know if the stock wheels on the elise are clearcoated? If so, can you use wheel cleaner on it? like the turtle wax kind ( I believe it is not an acid based cleaner).

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Good job on the detail, I love the colour, it really suits that type of car. On the other hand if it was a bright green S-class then I might not be so full of praise!
 
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Old 12-30-06, 06:55   #12 (permalink)
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Very nice and glossy too!

Despite color and design, the Elise is super fun to drive.
 
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