1995 Ferrari F-355 Correction

[autoconcierge]

Just completed, this car had the issues that only a fifteeen year old BLACK car can have(lol). What hampered me in the correction was extremely thin paint, and on the rear right "c" pillar someone had struck thru previously already.

I had readings as low as 60 microns on a few places and re-painted rear bumper, lower rocker and passenger door.

Did not have time to take as many pics as I would liked too, as I was WAY over time on this car, here is pic from the beginning before the wash of the wheel(s) which would later to my horror take 3.0 hr(s) to restore each.

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/autoconcierge/Chuck%20Arrendt%202001%20996%20Turbo/Cook%20355%2007-31-10/HouseGT3RSCook3557-31-10019.jpg

Start of the paint correction 50/50 pics.

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Inner part of the "C" pillar, marred up nicely.......

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After compounding wool & foam pad steps.

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As bad as the paint was, the clear film was just as bad deep RIDS that took FOREVER to correct.

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After 1.5 hours of careful polishing.

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Trunk 50/50`s.

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Dry & scratched.

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50/50`s of front quarter.

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Lower passenger door panel that was egged, I sanded carefully to level the defect as much as I could.

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Some correction was accomplished, but near as much as I would have liked as the damage was to deep.

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/autoconcierge/Chuck%20Arrendt%202001%20996%20Turbo/Cook%20355%208-4-10/Cook355HouseGT3RS8-4-10004.jpg

Re-sprayed panel with heavy holograms(as usual).

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After compounding.

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[autoconcierge]

Ahh the wheels..................... in addition to the embedded brake dust, the wheels had acid damage on the non cleared inner barrels and the polished lips(someone at the car wash thought "sweet chrome lips".) I literally pulled almost a all-nighter to correct the wheels as the schedule was going to be backed up beyond my capability to get everyone taken care of before the Concorso. 3.0 -3.5 hours for each wheel(as once I started to repair them I had to go all the way).



http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/autoconcierge/Chuck%20Arrendt%202001%20996%20Turbo/Cook%20355%208-4-10/Cook355HouseGT3RS8-4-10006.jpg



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Fruits of my labor.....



http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/autoconcierge/Chuck%20Arrendt%202001%20996%20Turbo/Cook%20355%208-4-10/Cook355HouseGT3RS8-4-10010.jpg



All finished, some inside pics before going outside.



http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/autoconcierge/Chuck%20Arrendt%202001%20996%20Turbo/Cook%20355%208-4-10/Cook355HouseGT3RS8-4-10017.jpg



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All done ready for delivery.



http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/autoconcierge/Chuck%20Arrendt%202001%20996%20Turbo/Cook%20355%208-4-10/Cook355HouseGT3RS8-4-10046.jpg

[Barry Theal]

Incredible work Bob loved the tightness of them wheels.

[Apollo_Auto]

One of my favorite Ferraris!! Awesome correction on that "c" pillar, too. I know those are a major PITA to correct. Did you go with a DA on those?

[imported_JoshVette]

Very nice work, I`ve got one identical to that, coming up, minus the rims and I`m glad to see how it will look afterwards.



How long on the paint correction alone? I was estimating 14-15 hours on mine with all the vents and angles.



Josh

[autoconcierge]

Very nice work, I`ve got one identical to that, coming up, minus the rims and I`m glad to see how it will look afterwards.



How long on the paint correction alone? I was estimating 14-15 hours on mine with all the vents and angles.



Josh





12.5 for the wheels alone............ if you have one in this shape 14-15 is not going to get it done Josh more like 35 plus.



Thanks for the kind comments Barry & Jesse.

[JohnKleven]

Perfection!

[ADetailedFinish]

Good job man! That paint was horrible, but it was in good hands with you!

[imported_JoshVette]

12.5 for the wheels alone............ if you have one in this shape 14-15 is not going to get it done Josh more like 35 plus.



Thanks for the kind comments Barry & Jesse.



To clarify, I am talking paint correction only timing? you think 35 hours just on paint? My clients does not look as bad as the one you did, I was thinking I could knock it out in a good two steps. oh well, we`ll see what happens.



Again, great work.

Josh

[bmw5541]

Beautiful work once again Bob.

Your work is inspirational!!!

[AndyWax]

Very nice work. Wheels look fantastic. I really like the Porsche in background. Is that next?

[Labster]

Looks great Bob as usual! Timeless look IMO.

[Morgan_W]

Awesome Job on the wheels and great detail. Your after shots are great!