paint

[the ref]

I am looking at getting a 1998 S1 elise i would like help in identifying the correct colour. in some lights it looks blue then in others it is green. can you help with

1, the right name

2, a photo of the colour.

thanks for your help

Billy

[Autocross7]

I do not know the Lotus name for the color. Mazda had the same color called Monteigo Blue. So, perhaps you could utilize the Mazda paint code?

Cameron

[WayneB]

Billy, I'm not an Elise expert but I believe the colour you are describing is called Aquamarine, and is a cameleon or flip- flop colour (it changes from blue to green depending on the light direction.)

Jaguar used the colour first on the XK8.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2462874468_f5fc513633.jpg?v=0

[Kylie]

Do Elises not have a plaque detailing Chassis numbers and paint no. like the Esprit has??

Look for one of these plaques in the front or rear and look for a letter and a number. Then we can cross ref that perhaps. :001_unsure:

[the ref]

Billy, I'm not an Elise expert but I believe the colour you are describing is called Aquamarine, and is a cameleon or flip- flop colour (it changes from blue to green depending on the light direction.)

Jaguar used the colour first on the XK8.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2462874468_f5fc513633.jpg?v=0

that is the one what do you think about the colour ?

Billy

[the ref]

Do Elises not have a plaque detailing Chassis numbers and paint no. like the Esprit has??

Look for one of these plaques in the front or rear and look for a letter and a number. Then we can cross ref that perhaps. :001_unsure:

yes they do. But i am not picking up the car until Sat/Sun and want to order a touch up .

Billy

[WayneB]

that is the one what do you think about the colour ?

Billy

Its a nice colour and suits the curvey shape of the Elise well.

Prismatic or Cameleon colours were all the rage over here in North America in the mid 90's, Ford used that style of paint on the Mustang for a while.

The only real drawback I can see to having a car in that type of paint is its cost, it is alot more expensive to buy than normal metalic paint, so If your cor ever ends up in a bodyshop, be prepared for an expensive bill.

[the ref]

I have got the car it is in good nick but need a bit of TLC.
The paint code is B61 can anyone help with the correct name for the paint ?

Billy

[WayneB]

B61 is Nautilus Blue Metalic

The Dupont numbers for that colour are W9783 F0576 F7512

Lotus p.n. is A082B63484

http://www.barryelysportscars.co.uk/images/Elise%20W926%20Front.jpg

[Kylie]

Hey nice work guys!!! :flowers:

[the ref]

Once again thank you for all your help.:thumbup:

Bill

[WayneB]

No problem Bill.:)

Let us know how you get on with the car and maybe post up some photo's If you like.

We dont get to see many S1 Elises over here in North America (they were never Federally approved for sale here for road use)which is a shame as I like the styling better than the S2.:(

[the ref]

I wll get some photos done this weekend, very busy just now we are going to FL to see Mickey M on the 19th July. anyone down that way with a Lotus ?

Billy

[WayneB]

Have a good trip and put plenty of sunblock on when you arrive. I hope the line ups for the rides arent too long.:)

[the ref]

We have been to fl 5 times when my little girl was little, now we are going back with her little girl. how times fly by.

billy

[WayneB]

5 times:ohmy:

You are a veteran.

I have only taken my lot there twice (both times in the winter), even then it gets pretty hot.

Summer visits would be brutal heatwise IMO.

http://www.dizpins.com/archives/images/2007marchpics/wdw_medal_mickey.jpg