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Old 05-27-2008, 06:44 AM
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This is the third paint correction detail in one of my local streets. First the Cayman, then the Boxster and now this little beauty. All car enthusiasts and I'm very grateful to the owners for allowing me the opportunity of working on them.

Sorry I haven't been on here in a while but with the UK forums, fatherhood, day job etc - well you know what I mean.

The car was bought from an Edinburgh dealership last month and has been washed by the owner twice, using the 2 bucket method, high lube Gold Class and MF mitts. He is very careful in his washing. The defects you will see here were undoubtedly caused by the dealership prep routine. Although associated primarily with Volvo, the dealership really need to learn a thing or ten about how to treat their more discerning car buyers’ new purchases.

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Once finished, the whole car was given a wipe down with Tetrosyl panel wipe. This dealt with most polish residues but did not clear up some other heavily bonded stains.
To rectify this, the car was machined with a 3M blue finishing pad with JEFFS Prime Strong Acrylic (600-800rpm). This really worked well and gave an amazing finish and I was starting to see the 2 day’s hard work coming to fruition. It also left an acrylic layer ready for Zaino Z2-Pro application.

Wheels given Z2 and external trim got 303 Aerospace protectant.

Some afters photos now.


































Comments and questions welcome.

Thanks,

JOHN
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Old 05-29-2008, 08:38 AM
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wow.. simply amazing.. love lotus
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Best of British! Well, second best...

Great detail, that red is looking fantastic!
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nice work..
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Great job! Didn't take much time before I could see that was a Elise.
Beautiful car.
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Old 05-29-2008, 02:09 PM
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Tops!!! Great work!!

What BP are you using???
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Gorgeous vehicle and what a write up wow

I enjoyed every picture, job well done..writing the write up right on the pictures brilliant

Man I love these Lotus' I think they have incredable curves, the red looks really good wow.

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Splendid. Top-notch work!
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What's a BP? I don't know what you are asking I'm afraid!

Thanks for the kind words guys. It was a real pleasure to work on this one.

Regards,

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I wish that was parked in my garage. Great job on the car.
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