Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

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This low mile Maranello came in to be prepared for the Cavallino Classic event in Palm Beach Florida this coming January. While in already fantastic shape for an almost 12 year old vehicle, it needed to be taken a step further. Over the course of 42 hours, a wheels off, paint corrective, concours preparation detail was performed.



Through the process of pictures you will see the before and after of the undercarriage detailing, the wheel polishing and sealing, as well as the paint correction and nano ceramic coating afterwords. Hope to announce a Platinum award from this event!



The wheels were removed to tend to the undercarriage and wheel wells, as well as the wheels themselves. Here are some before and afters



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Wheels were also completely cleaned, polished and sealed, many qtips were sacrificed for the bolts



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The backsides needed the most attention...



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The Fronts however, turned immaculate! Lots of shine from the polished lips



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Then it was on to the paint work, which was showing consistent depth through out, with a few sanding defects here and there, assumed from the factory. Commonly found, even on current model Ferraris! Here is the before condition, while it has some swirls and rids, overall good condition for an uncorrected car over a decade old.



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After about 14 hours of polishing work, the defects were completely removed and the depth and gloss was restored. These photos were shot before the Ceramic was applied.



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Some outside sun shots, after the ceramic coating was applied, to show the corrected paint condition



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Gloss and Reflection shots!



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Finished Profile photos of the Maranello!



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As always, thanks for looking! Any feedback and comments welcome and appreciated!



Nick Oakes​
 
JohnKleven said:
Spectacular. It never looked that good coming out of Maranello!



From what I have seen on this and other forums, nothing that comes out of Maranello looks that good!



Awesome work!
 
thank you guys!



Maranello seems to have let their standards a little loose on the cosmetic condition of the cars as they leave the factory
 
blucpe said:
looks stunning, what's the date of the event?



The Palm Beach Cavallino Classic 2013 will be held January 22-27 at the Breakers Resort Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida
 
Update:



This past weekend, January 26th, this Ferrari 550 Maranello was a Platinum, First in Class winner at the 2013 Cavallino Classic Concorso d’Eleganza at The Breakers. An internationally acclaimed Concours' event!! I can not express how happy I am to share this, such an awesome achievement for the owner and us!



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-Nick Oakes​
 
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