Assessed an older Ferrari for an older guy

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Assessed an older Ferrari



I was asked to assess this customer's older 1982 Ferrari which had been sitting for some years. As you can see it had a severe amount of dust covering it. I told the customer that I actually need to see the paint in order to assess it. So I had to give it a quick wash as in this state I can't see too much.



I cracked out my QEW mix, gave it a quick wash then hit it with z8.



Overall, the paint has very little flaws but I find Ferrari clear coats among the best to work on. I was surprised a few shots of z8 made that "ferrari red" simply pop.



Nevertheless, he still wants me to go over it properly of which I will in a few more weeks.



After this, he mentioned that really likes my work and has spoken to his neighbours who will be dropping off their F40 , Enzo, F430 and a 911. During this time, his son's 360 modena was unavailable as it was currently getting serviced. Awww.. such a shame. I stood there trying to suppress my emotions and be as "non shalant" as ever.



I guess if there is a moral to a story, for those thinking of getting into the business, i say, sometimes it pays to "be nice" and go the "extra mile" for some people, as you never know what's around the corner. :-)







Process:

QEW x 1

Zaino Z8 x 1





What I originally saw



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washed and z8'd one side



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washed and z8'd one side



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Afters



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After putting his garbage back into place for him.



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I cant beliee the difference from the QEW and Z8!!!!



So this guy has the 328, an Enzo, F430, 911 and his son has a 360 and his garage looks like that?
 
If that Ferrari has a clearcoat, it isn't the original paint.



Looks pretty good without all that nasty dust on it. :)
 
he must really not love his car.. who lets that much dust accumulate, its not like its a model toy on a shelf, or his old bowling trophys.. its a ferrari, a 328, but still a ferrari.

beyond such things, his son still lives with him? I guess the money went to the 360 not a home..



your a lucky guy..
 
LightngSVT - no he has the 328, 911 and 360 for his son. The rest are his neighbours.

Scott - could be a re-paint but the car only has 10,000 kms on it. Never been driven

justvisiting - his house is immaculate in size and gorgeous. Its just they are not "garage" people. I'm not that lucky as i attribute it more to hard work at building clientele.

becks - when his neighour fired up that Enzo, i kid you not, it shook the entire place. Almost "harley davidson" decibel level. I hope the cabin drone isn't that loud. Not meant for the street whatsover.
 
Assess this for him,



Thats a 1987 328, unless the guy rebaged it and updated the wheels and bumpers. You just made him a few bucks! I

n 1982 the car was a 308 and had no CHMSL and different wheels and different bumpers.
 
i personally don't care what year it is.. that's what his son said before he took off. So obviously the son is incorrect.
 
tumbler- didnt mean anything rude by saying you were lucky, it was congratulatory in nature. I'm sure you worked very hard and respectfully to be able to detail such cars. its sort of like saying "your a lucky guy" when you have a great wife, despite the fact that you have to be a great guy to get a great lady..



on the garage bit, im kinda stuck on the idea of judging people by the condition of their possessions, but I guess your right, cars are not everything to many people, and the owners probably dont have the time to worry about it, as they are off making their millions.



remember to post the pics of those cars when your done! :2thumbs:
 
justvisting - sorry, i must have typed incorrectly.. no accusations or worries over it on my part. I was just hoping to shed insight as always.
 
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