1999 Ferrari F-550 Correction
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Pats300zx
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They have a pretty good deal on the concours kit I believe over at CMA. Last time I checked it was like $34.95..
Jngrbrdman
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I just had one that ended last month. It will probably be a few more months before I get another one orgainzed. If someone else wants to give it a go then more power to ya. :xyxthumbs
imported_DukeofWindsor
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Seeing as how you live in Fullerton, just thought I'd tell you that Long Beach BMW carries the Klasse twins; 15$ for the SG, and $17 for the AIO.
imported_Auto Concierge
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Recently completed, the vehicle is one of my favorite cars of all time......as I fit easily(Compared to a 355 etc..) and the look is classic with big power and unique as to see one on the road or a current model 599 is rare.
More rare is the color (Grigio Ingrid/sabbia) as I had a client with a 599 in (Grigio Ingrid/brown) and that client to this day kicks himself for selling that car.
The vehicle had not been corrected in quite a long time and it showed some "Patina", thus a thorough decon/clay was needed, along with a light compound on most of the vehicle and some aggressive correction on other body panels.
As the car arrived....
Hard water spots.
More water spots.
Initial compounding step.
One of the few pics that showed any marring.
After.
Heavy overspray on the left front side of the car(Customer would later own up to using black spray paint in the vicinity lol).
Wax applied by "Helen Keller Auto Detailing"......
Handled......
Fingernail scratches near door handle.
After correction.
Scratches in a place you least want them, on the thin crease of the fender.
After.
More rare is the color (Grigio Ingrid/sabbia) as I had a client with a 599 in (Grigio Ingrid/brown) and that client to this day kicks himself for selling that car.
The vehicle had not been corrected in quite a long time and it showed some "Patina", thus a thorough decon/clay was needed, along with a light compound on most of the vehicle and some aggressive correction on other body panels.
As the car arrived....
Hard water spots.
More water spots.
Initial compounding step.
One of the few pics that showed any marring.
After.
Heavy overspray on the left front side of the car(Customer would later own up to using black spray paint in the vicinity lol).
Wax applied by "Helen Keller Auto Detailing"......
Handled......
Fingernail scratches near door handle.
After correction.
Scratches in a place you least want them, on the thin crease of the fender.
After.
imported_Auto Concierge
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Gloss & clarity restored.
Right side mirror housing also had "Wax" applied to it, so cleaning was required to bring back the correct matte finish.
Nice view in the shop late at night.
Dirty interior.
Removing lint on the felt door seals.
Unknown substance on the carpet for who knows how long(Dry & crusty).
Loosened it with steam and sanitized the area as well.
Some fine brush work into the crevices.
After interior pics.
This pic shows the slight diffused sheen of the dressing as opposed to "Greasy/shiny".
Ready for "Sun pics".
Right side mirror housing also had "Wax" applied to it, so cleaning was required to bring back the correct matte finish.
Nice view in the shop late at night.
Dirty interior.
Removing lint on the felt door seals.
Unknown substance on the carpet for who knows how long(Dry & crusty).
Loosened it with steam and sanitized the area as well.
Some fine brush work into the crevices.
After interior pics.
This pic shows the slight diffused sheen of the dressing as opposed to "Greasy/shiny".
Ready for "Sun pics".
imported_kakeuter
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Incredible work Bob, I don't think I've even seen that color before.
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imported_juliom2
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Transformation!!!!!!!!
:wizard:
:wizard:
mikenap
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Great work Bob. More water spots for you to fix, huh? Does the Mark V work on the spotted rubber trim as well, or is that trim plastic? Either way, "tightness" was definitely restored to a Ferrari that doesn't look to be a garage queen.\m/
imported_Auto Concierge
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imported_JSFM35X
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Bob,
I have never seen that color before. Great save! Did you use the Mark V on the trim to remove the wax as well?
Car (and Shop) look great. Must be getting really warm in Cali by now. We are starting to get really hot out here now.
Jeff
I have never seen that color before. Great save! Did you use the Mark V on the trim to remove the wax as well?
Car (and Shop) look great. Must be getting really warm in Cali by now. We are starting to get really hot out here now.
Jeff
Street Dreams
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Straight 90's ballin. Love it, nice work!
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
100% agree on the 550!!!! :clap: To me it is the modern interpration of the gorgeous GT Ferrari's of the 50's, early 60's. Big V12, front engine, awesome sound, classy interior, etc...
The work carried out on it was equally great, thank you for sharing Bob!
The work carried out on it was equally great, thank you for sharing Bob!
bmw5541
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Awesome work as usual Bob.
Very unusual color for a Ferrari.
Very unusual color for a Ferrari.
CarbonCrew
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Stunning work. The 550 is my favorite Ferrari of all time.
Beautiful car, although I think they look best in a dark blue or black. Nice to see it has a proper manual gearbox and not the flappy paddles.
I got a good chuckle out of the "Helen Keller Auto Detailing" bit. Maybe I missed it, but what was your process for removing wax from the trim?
I got a good chuckle out of the "Helen Keller Auto Detailing" bit. Maybe I missed it, but what was your process for removing wax from the trim?
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
"Helen Keller Auto Detailing", sure gets around these days. Always a pleasure to see your work Bob. Great work!
imported_Auto Concierge
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GoFast908Z
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Nice work on such a rare color. I remember back in the 90's, the Ferrari 550, the Lamborghini Diablo, and the Dodge Viper were the IT cars for me. Still have a spot in my heart for each of them 