The 55 hour car detail - LotusTalk

25psi_Elise_Killer · 08-11-2008, 08:56 PM

WTF???

Polished Bliss: Lamborghini Gallardo - Ne Plus Ultra (TM) - Detailing World

esoteric · 08-11-2008, 09:08 PM

How much did it cost?

JWA · 08-11-2008, 09:23 PM

Wow.

I was a bit freaked out with the spraying of the engine compartment, but the work on the paint was amazing.

Gizmo3000 · 08-11-2008, 09:34 PM

It'd be a shame if it rained on the drive home!

Serebo1 · 08-11-2008, 09:42 PM

Wow. Pretty unreal...amazing job.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 08-11-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by esoteric

How much did it cost?

If you have to ask, you can't afford it..

PhlypSide · 08-11-2008, 10:04 PM

Wow, but really, wow.

Alot of trouble for a clean car, no? I've always wondered how long these type of detail jobs would last once the car is used.

BTW, E-gear FTL. :P

FLuXeXigeS · 08-11-2008, 10:10 PM

lol my lotus needs a 55hour detail job right about now!

agirls · 08-11-2008, 10:58 PM

The car only had 400 miles on it.

SweetDaddyD · 08-12-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PhlypSide

Alot of trouble for a clean car, no? I've always wondered how long these type of detail jobs would last once the car is used.

No need to worry about that. It's a Lambo. Does anyone ever drive them? The next time he drives it, it will be due for a clutch, after that it will be time to sell it- getting too many miles and it will have the fresh clutch that seems to be in every for sale listing.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 08-12-2008, 09:19 AM

55 hours to clean the car. Takes about 4 hours to dirty it again. Does this make sense to anyone???

SweetDaddyD · 08-12-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 25psi_Elise_Killer

55 hours to clean the car. Takes about 4 hours to dirty it again. Does this make sense to anyone???

Yeah. The guy that detailed it and hopefully got Paaaaidddd!

kestrel74 · 08-12-2008, 09:46 AM

SDD just wants to put stickers on that Lambo !!!

PhlypSide · 08-12-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

No need to worry about that. It's a Lambo. Does anyone ever drive them? The next time he drives it, it will be due for a clutch, after that it will be time to sell it- getting too many miles and it will have the fresh clutch that seems to be in every for sale listing.

^^^^ LOL!!!

Sadly I'm betting this pattern is true (well at least it seems to be here in the US that's for sure)! muhahahahah

xeeeejme · 08-12-2008, 11:09 AM

I didn't see any detail for the bottom of the car.

evomind · 08-12-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 25psi_Elise_Killer

If you have to ask, you can't afford it..

im not saying i can afford it, but i AM curious to what that guy charges....

Cali · 08-12-2008, 12:05 PM

WOW! I thought I was being meticulous!

SUTOL111x · 08-12-2008, 12:54 PM

Thanks for sharing this link - really good viewing. The attention to detail is unbelievable!

I can’t imagine that after “correcting” the paint that it would have to be done again to that extent, maybe just a touch up – for what, $1,500!!! Bet that cost $3,000 - $4,000.

Holy Gallar-dough!!!

mikester · 08-12-2008, 12:56 PM

Wow, and this is in Scotland, not a place known for dry weather.

That being said, the benefits of a super-detail like this extend beyond the next downpour. The car will stay cleaner, longer, because a dirty car get dirtier, faster - at least in my experience. In other words, because the surfaces are so slick and smooth, it will be easier to keep the car in great to good condition, between major cleanings.

mikester · 08-12-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xeeeejme

I didn't see any detail for the bottom of the car.

Slacker

Truly great work.

08-11-2008, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
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25psi_Elise_Killer Drunk on alcohol Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,778	55 hours to clean the car. Takes about 4 hours to dirty it again. Does this make sense to anyone??? __________________ '06 Evo IX Stage 1E Tuned by Road Race Engineering: Stock:turbo,intake,internals,ECU,Walbro 255lph fuel pump,RC Engineering1000cc Injectors,Espelir downpipe, RRE High Flow Cat, AVO catback, RRE dyno tune flash, Dejon Tool boost controller (325whp @ 22PSI Costco 91 octane, 353whp @ 25psi on 100 octane, 383whp @30psi on E85) , Zeitronix wideband, Defi BF gauges, Stoptech rotors, SS brakelines,Graphic/Interior Design,Brand Identities,Invitations www.nomadic-nomads.com

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xeeeejme Livin the dream Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Triangle, NC Posts: 276	I didn't see any detail for the bottom of the car. __________________ CO Exige

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SUTOL111x Currently NA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 363	Thanks for sharing this link - really good viewing. The attention to detail is unbelievable! I can’t imagine that after “correcting” the paint that it would have to be done again to that extent, maybe just a touch up – for what, $1,500!!! Bet that cost $3,000 - $4,000. Holy Gallar-dough!!! __________________ Steve *Exige S 240 or S 260* in 2009 - PLANS ON HOLD DUE TO ECONOMY

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mikester Registered Shmoozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,017	Wow, and this is in Scotland, not a place known for dry weather. That being said, the benefits of a super-detail like this extend beyond the next downpour. The car will stay cleaner, longer, because a dirty car get dirtier, faster - at least in my experience. In other words, because the surfaces are so slick and smooth, it will be easier to keep the car in great to good condition, between major cleanings. __________________ No no no don't slam the ! door.... Last edited by mikester : 08-12-2008 at 01:27 PM.

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