Doc’s 420 Louvered Hatch swap
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For you folks thinking of wrapping the FRP, it's doable. I just took some vinyl wrap i had laying around and applied it pretty easily. (Im painting mine)
FRP surface should be smooth enough to wrap without any polishing raw surface.
FRP surface should be smooth enough to wrap without any polishing raw surface.
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Found a local body shop to paint the hatch. As Lotus does not have a paint code for the black roof and trim pieces, shop wanted me to bring the car to color match the hatch to the roof. Im like okaaaaay, I dont know if the hatch will fit in the car. Lol
Perseverance and being a Tetris master back in thr day.
But then I was like Wait.... I have these OEM trim pieces from the hatch grilles. Same color as roof. Woohoo! Took the hatch in the Model Y instead.
Perseverance and being a Tetris master back in thr day.
But then I was like Wait.... I have these OEM trim pieces from the hatch grilles. Same color as roof. Woohoo! Took the hatch in the Model Y instead.
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Now next step is to find a glass shop (or my race shop) that will tackle the removal of the OEM glass and glue on the FRP louvered hatch. My local Parts Manager says that Lotus Service can do the install as it is a genuine Lotus OEM part. My local Service Department is not very responsive to my calls though.
To adhere Lotus FRP/composite to aluminum as in this project, Lotus uses Betaseal 1580 (600ml sachet) polyurethane adhesive, part #A132B6112V.
Lotus also uses this adhesive for the Elise, Exige, Evora/Europe, Esprit and the 340R. Im trying to order the 600ml sachet from my Part Manager in case I find a glass shop or outside source to do the hatch swap. Im sure there are other adhesive alternatives that can be used.
Anyway, stay tuned for final transformation. It's supposed to flurry this weekend and with temps dropping here in Ohio, I want to get this done soon.
To adhere Lotus FRP/composite to aluminum as in this project, Lotus uses Betaseal 1580 (600ml sachet) polyurethane adhesive, part #A132B6112V.
Lotus also uses this adhesive for the Elise, Exige, Evora/Europe, Esprit and the 340R. Im trying to order the 600ml sachet from my Part Manager in case I find a glass shop or outside source to do the hatch swap. Im sure there are other adhesive alternatives that can be used.
Anyway, stay tuned for final transformation. It's supposed to flurry this weekend and with temps dropping here in Ohio, I want to get this done soon.
Nice work, looking good. Might have to do this myself at some stage. Please get the weight of the glass and the replacement cover if you get a chance.
Hey Docron. What did you do to the inside of the new lid?
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