2007 lotus elise
Extremely beautiful sports car. I can't say enough on just how desirable this car is. Lotus tuned suspension, adjustable coil overs. Fast, sleek and lightweight. Was on the circuit as a race car till the new buyer picked it up.

 


The Process

--Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II
- --Microfiber Chenille Washmitt

Wheels and Tires:
--P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
--Detail Brush
--Boars Hair Brush

Engine Bay/Door Shuts:
--P21S Total Auto Wash for door shuts and engine bay.
--Meguiars Boars Hair Brush

---Chemical Guy's Claybar and Meguire's Final Inspection for lubrication.

--Citrus based adhesive remover & acetone on lower rockers and rear bumper to remove road tar & road paint.

Paint:
--Menzerna Intensive Compound
--Menzerna Nano Polish
--Chemical Guy's Jetseal
--Chemical Guy's 5050 wax

Pads:
--Lake Country foam pads (Yellow and White)

--Ultra Plush Detailing Microfiber Towels

--Milwauke HD Polisher 5440 0-2800 RPM
--Porter Cable Orbital - Final Nano Polish

Glass:
--RainX
--Stoner Invisible Glass

Convertible top:
--303 Aerospace Protectant

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Pre-washing.

The rims were painted with flat black, but extremely covered in brake dust.

M3

 

Pre-polishing, after wash.

M3

Someone took a wool pad to this baby at one point.

M3 Swirls

 

Swirls M3

After polishing.

Polishing M3

Lots of swirls and scratches.

Polishing with Menzerna

lotus elise

 

All the photos below are of the finished product.

 

Clouds are reflected in the paint. There are no swirls visible...

Some odd yellow camera artifacts from the sunlight.

Yes, those ARE clouds reflected in the hood.

 

Extremely beautiful car.

6 hours , exterior detail package.