1980's Lotus Esprit-Black

**Hokie335i** · 02-07-2015, 05:02 PM

Hey guys,
Haven't been posting any of my recent cars but figured I'd post this one since it's pretty cool. I was asked to do a 1980's Lotus Esprit today. Car had been repainted and shot with clear coat. Not sure how long ago.

Owner wanted just a one-step polish done and no other work so I didn't do the interior, or engine bay, etc.

Process and products:
-Washed with CG Citrus wash
-Clayed with CG clay lube and Nanoskin medium sponge
-Polish using FG400 and LC white hybrid polishing pad on my Flex 3401
-Wiped down with CarPro Eraser
-Sealed with Wolfgang Spritz Sealant
-Treated rear window valance with CarPro pearl (first time using it and I was really impressed!)

Some before pictures:
Rear spoiler

IMG_8084 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8088 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8089 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8090 by c.merritt, on Flickr

And some afters:

IMG_8119 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8092 by c.merritt, on Flickr

Rear spoiler

IMG_8100 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8101 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8120 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8121 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8122 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8123 by c.merritt, on Flickr

IMG_8124 by c.merritt, on Flickr

DSC_0176 by c.merritt, on Flickr

Random interior picture cause the seats are sweet!

IMG_8102 by c.merritt, on Flickr

**custmsprty** · 02-07-2015, 05:05 PM

Exceptional work!

**madmallard** · 02-07-2015, 05:06 PM

that is just delicious looking

**LRC3** · 02-07-2015, 05:32 PM

^^^^^ what he said lmao

**mamut** · 02-07-2015, 06:22 PM

i love that car!! good work!

**brettS4** · 02-07-2015, 06:27 PM

I bet that thing corners like it's on rails.

**Hokie335i** · 02-07-2015, 08:19 PM

Thanks everyone! It does corner quite well. Funny thing is the power curve. Turbos don't kick in until 4-5k then it pulls pretty good. Fun car!

**haris300** · 02-07-2015, 09:42 PM

Looking good. Very cool car. I spy a clean little Alfa in the garage as well

**Hokie335i** · 02-07-2015, 10:21 PM

Yup Alfa spider in the back as well that he wants me to do tomorrow. We'll see if I have time though before I leave

**Shark Politur** · 02-08-2015, 03:14 AM

The paint looks too good for 1980, 4-cylinders, 170 HP, 2.2L engine car. ( Later turbo version had 8-cylinders, 3.5L engine, 260 HP & from 0-100km/h in 4.7 sec !)
Your results are even more impressive since I think this Lotus body is made from plastic & that's much more difficult to work with than the metal. You gave this car what it deserves, thanks.