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top_caty
10-28-2004, 07:01 PM
This is my Lotus Elise S1 after I had finished detailing it with Autoglym products. The finish is OK, but did not last very long
http://www.mgt.uea.ac.uk/crosswell-t/myliz1.jpg
http://www.mgt.uea.ac.uk/crosswell-t/myliz2.jpg
She has never had clay on her before, so my plan it to remove some of the swirl marks with Poorboys SSR2 and then use some fine grade clay to make her really shine. Will finish off with the Autoglym this time but will probably switch to EX-P with a top coat of P21S later .
Comments welcome :) as long are they are not too horrible, I`m still a novice
ssarcevic
10-28-2004, 07:30 PM
Sweet ride. I have a friend who`s on a waiting list here in Orlando. I can`t wait to take it for a spin. I`ve heard that they are a dream to drive hard. Nice work too.
dcswd
10-28-2004, 07:33 PM
Looks awesome. I think the Elise is in the #1 spot of cars I want to buy right now... well when im able to at least. lol
Make sure you use the clay before the ssr2 :D
Make sure to post more pics after your next detail :cool:
1 Clean WS6
10-28-2004, 07:40 PM
:drool:
Beautiful...just beautiful!!
jimmybuffit
10-28-2004, 08:14 PM
If I ever sell my Miata (!!!), that`s my car!
Wow! Just Wow! Good for you!
Note that claying can leave some `smearing marks`, albeit on the surface. Any superfine polish or cleaner wax will remove those marks. Point is: Clay first, while still wet from washing...
Pick a quality (& available) sealant. Apply it at least twice (with an appropriate curing time), and then a fine carnauba wax. That Blue will `pop`!
Simply a marvelous auto...
Or, and I`m serious, let me do it in February, for about US$200...
Jim
vdog0531
10-28-2004, 08:18 PM
go with some SSR1 after the SSR2, its not necessary, but it doesn`t take too much time, and it will make the surface that much better for the EXP to bond to. my 2 cents.
Vernon
Corey Bit Spank
10-28-2004, 08:50 PM
I think that`s the first elise that I have went "ohhhh nice looking!" :)
Rob Tomlin
10-28-2004, 10:41 PM
That`s a really nice go kart!
And I am 100% serious when I say that is a great compliment. I own a shifter kart, and the Elise is probably about as close as you can get and still drive it on the street.
Congrats!
:up
scottabir
10-29-2004, 04:39 AM
That is such a sweet looking ride. I want one!!
oaevo8u
10-29-2004, 05:39 AM
am I not mistaken about that car having a 4cyl. type r motor, oh yeah looks kick ***
HellrotCi
10-29-2004, 06:09 AM
Originally posted by oaevo8u
am I not mistaken about that car having a 4cyl. type r motor, oh yeah looks kick *** Originally it came with an engine sourced from Rover. The cars now come with Toyota`s 1.8 engine from the Celica GT-S that has been modified by Lotus to increase hp to 190.
ssarcevic
10-29-2004, 07:58 AM
190 hp and less than 2,000 pounds to push around. That`s about 10lb/hp. Should get around pretty well.
s2skimon
10-29-2004, 08:32 AM
very nice.. yes the EX-P with a topper will really bring out that blue..
Lowejackson
10-29-2004, 09:07 AM
This car raises an interesting problem. Given all the curves, how successfully could be PC be used?
andriver
10-29-2004, 10:39 AM
Nice looking Sports car :up . Happy wheeling.