Greg Gellas
07-27-2013, 07:05 PM
I was contacted by a client to apply 22PLE to their Ferrari F430. Initial inspection provided me with a chance to explain that full correction was needed. The owner agreed and I began the process.
I began with the wheels and tires. Using various brushes, some sonax Full Effect, Tuff Shine Tire cleaner, and some grunt work I got them cleaned up perfectly.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0422_zps2dd53b5f.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0422_zps2dd53b5f.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0423_zps0a50a434.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0423_zps0a50a434.jpg.html)
I moved on to stripping and cleaning the paint. It got a foam bath using a mixture of Citrus wash and clear and Dawn.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0434_zps914b4ed7.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0434_zps914b4ed7.jpg.html)
After drying, with a Waffle Weave MF drying towel and my CG blower, I was able to move on to inspecting the paint.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0481_zps17b44288.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0481_zps17b44288.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0480_zps9d802dc6.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0480_zps9d802dc6.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0462_zpsc67ad83f.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0462_zpsc67ad83f.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0464_zps32e2defd.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0464_zps32e2defd.jpg.html)
I did a test spot to ensure I acheived the correction rate we were going for. I found that my Rupes LHR15 coupled with a Microfiber pad and some M105 was perfect for removing the defects. I followed that up with a white Rupes pad and some Sonax Perfect Finish. There were just a couple deeper scratches throughout the paint that I felt were too deep to go after. I would never want to risk clear so I decided to leave them. I then explained to the owner and he totally understood, and appreciated the fact that I wouldn`t push too far.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0498_zpsc7065a2e.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0498_zpsc7065a2e.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0484_zps8ed8b958.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0484_zps8ed8b958.jpg.html)
The Carbon Fiber door sills were hammered from shoes getting in and out.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0452_zps954eee13.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0452_zps954eee13.jpg.html)
These corrected out very nice using a 3" MF pad and some 105, followed up with Sonax perfect finish.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0542_zpsb31f57cf.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0542_zpsb31f57cf.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0547_zpsf6d06bb9.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0547_zpsf6d06bb9.jpg.html)
After correction and polishing they looked good as new.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0550_zps61656e7a.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0550_zps61656e7a.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0556_zps541a4f9d.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0556_zps541a4f9d.jpg.html)
Now that all the correction work and polishing work was done I needed to remove the dust that was created, so the car needed another bath to get the oils off the paint.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0569_zpse7c3e5f8.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0569_zpse7c3e5f8.jpg.html)
I then moved on to the engine bay. After a complete IPA wipe down, I wanted to get the exhaust polished out. I attempted to correct the exhaust by hand, but it was not enough. I broke out the 3" polisher and using Optimum Metal polish brought it back to its original luster.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0571_zpsf5459691.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0571_zpsf5459691.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0619_zps3e0ae56e.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0619_zps3e0ae56e.jpg.html)
Here on the intake with the right side you can see the darkening effect of 22ple.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/Fotor0724213326_zpsf2f27749.png (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/Fotor0724213326_zpsf2f27749.png.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0602_zpsfc71a72c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0602_zpsfc71a72c.jpg.html)
On the back panel you can see really see the effect 22PLE has.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0594_zpscdad964c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0594_zpscdad964c.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0591_zpsd5e82925.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0591_zpsd5e82925.jpg.html)
Overall the engine bay came out really nice.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0606_zps1b4eef8b.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0606_zps1b4eef8b.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0608_zps6fb47e69.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0608_zps6fb47e69.jpg.html)
After a complete IPA wipe down I applied 22PLE Pro Signature Glass Coat. I grabbed mine from the fridge. Yes the fridge, it stays better in the fridge!
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0828_zps1af1a211.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0828_zps1af1a211.jpg.html)
Don`t forget to coat the key :) Additionally, the wheels got coated in 22PLE VM1 and any hard trim got coated in 22PLE Trim Coating.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0852_zpsc797433e.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0852_zpsc797433e.jpg.html)
The results of properly correcting and prepping the paint, and the application of 22PLE, make for amazing results.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0844_zps2d47864c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0844_zps2d47864c.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0845_zps3f60a2db.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0845_zps3f60a2db.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0830_zpse3f797d6.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0830_zpse3f797d6.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0736_zps2526607f.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0736_zps2526607f.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0655_zps93e1c9e5.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0655_zps93e1c9e5.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0734_zpse5ef6e1d.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0734_zpse5ef6e1d.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/0d688a2c-8332-4f66-8734-c501fcc06cc6_zpsb3c08281.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/0d688a2c-8332-4f66-8734-c501fcc06cc6_zpsb3c08281.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0731_zpsb387b90c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0731_zpsb387b90c.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0727_zps6446dfc3.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0727_zps6446dfc3.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0718_zps6079a8c2.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0718_zps6079a8c2.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0674_zps91a6c6ef.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0674_zps91a6c6ef.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0671_zpscde110d2.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0671_zpscde110d2.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/0d688a2c-8332-4f66-8734-c501fcc06cc6_zpsb3c08281.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/0d688a2c-8332-4f66-8734-c501fcc06cc6_zpsb3c08281.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/53479cbd-1ce1-4cbc-b696-4ee11be5aa74_zps59f9b946.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/53479cbd-1ce1-4cbc-b696-4ee11be5aa74_zps59f9b946.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0684_zpsd9ecc8c7.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0684_zpsd9ecc8c7.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0700_zps2b357947.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0700_zps2b357947.jpg.html)
As always thanks for looking Greg Gellas :)
I began with the wheels and tires. Using various brushes, some sonax Full Effect, Tuff Shine Tire cleaner, and some grunt work I got them cleaned up perfectly.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0422_zps2dd53b5f.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0422_zps2dd53b5f.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0423_zps0a50a434.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0423_zps0a50a434.jpg.html)
I moved on to stripping and cleaning the paint. It got a foam bath using a mixture of Citrus wash and clear and Dawn.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0434_zps914b4ed7.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0434_zps914b4ed7.jpg.html)
After drying, with a Waffle Weave MF drying towel and my CG blower, I was able to move on to inspecting the paint.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0481_zps17b44288.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0481_zps17b44288.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0480_zps9d802dc6.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0480_zps9d802dc6.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0462_zpsc67ad83f.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0462_zpsc67ad83f.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0464_zps32e2defd.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0464_zps32e2defd.jpg.html)
I did a test spot to ensure I acheived the correction rate we were going for. I found that my Rupes LHR15 coupled with a Microfiber pad and some M105 was perfect for removing the defects. I followed that up with a white Rupes pad and some Sonax Perfect Finish. There were just a couple deeper scratches throughout the paint that I felt were too deep to go after. I would never want to risk clear so I decided to leave them. I then explained to the owner and he totally understood, and appreciated the fact that I wouldn`t push too far.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0498_zpsc7065a2e.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0498_zpsc7065a2e.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0484_zps8ed8b958.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0484_zps8ed8b958.jpg.html)
The Carbon Fiber door sills were hammered from shoes getting in and out.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0452_zps954eee13.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0452_zps954eee13.jpg.html)
These corrected out very nice using a 3" MF pad and some 105, followed up with Sonax perfect finish.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0542_zpsb31f57cf.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0542_zpsb31f57cf.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0547_zpsf6d06bb9.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0547_zpsf6d06bb9.jpg.html)
After correction and polishing they looked good as new.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0550_zps61656e7a.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0550_zps61656e7a.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0556_zps541a4f9d.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0556_zps541a4f9d.jpg.html)
Now that all the correction work and polishing work was done I needed to remove the dust that was created, so the car needed another bath to get the oils off the paint.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0569_zpse7c3e5f8.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0569_zpse7c3e5f8.jpg.html)
I then moved on to the engine bay. After a complete IPA wipe down, I wanted to get the exhaust polished out. I attempted to correct the exhaust by hand, but it was not enough. I broke out the 3" polisher and using Optimum Metal polish brought it back to its original luster.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0571_zpsf5459691.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0571_zpsf5459691.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0619_zps3e0ae56e.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0619_zps3e0ae56e.jpg.html)
Here on the intake with the right side you can see the darkening effect of 22ple.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/Fotor0724213326_zpsf2f27749.png (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/Fotor0724213326_zpsf2f27749.png.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0602_zpsfc71a72c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0602_zpsfc71a72c.jpg.html)
On the back panel you can see really see the effect 22PLE has.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0594_zpscdad964c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0594_zpscdad964c.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0591_zpsd5e82925.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0591_zpsd5e82925.jpg.html)
Overall the engine bay came out really nice.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0606_zps1b4eef8b.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0606_zps1b4eef8b.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0608_zps6fb47e69.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0608_zps6fb47e69.jpg.html)
After a complete IPA wipe down I applied 22PLE Pro Signature Glass Coat. I grabbed mine from the fridge. Yes the fridge, it stays better in the fridge!
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0828_zps1af1a211.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0828_zps1af1a211.jpg.html)
Don`t forget to coat the key :) Additionally, the wheels got coated in 22PLE VM1 and any hard trim got coated in 22PLE Trim Coating.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0852_zpsc797433e.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0852_zpsc797433e.jpg.html)
The results of properly correcting and prepping the paint, and the application of 22PLE, make for amazing results.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0844_zps2d47864c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0844_zps2d47864c.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0845_zps3f60a2db.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0845_zps3f60a2db.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0830_zpse3f797d6.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0830_zpse3f797d6.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0736_zps2526607f.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0736_zps2526607f.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0655_zps93e1c9e5.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0655_zps93e1c9e5.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0734_zpse5ef6e1d.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0734_zpse5ef6e1d.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/0d688a2c-8332-4f66-8734-c501fcc06cc6_zpsb3c08281.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/0d688a2c-8332-4f66-8734-c501fcc06cc6_zpsb3c08281.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0731_zpsb387b90c.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0731_zpsb387b90c.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0727_zps6446dfc3.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0727_zps6446dfc3.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0718_zps6079a8c2.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0718_zps6079a8c2.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0674_zps91a6c6ef.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0674_zps91a6c6ef.jpg.html)
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/highrev1/DaveF430/DSC_0671_zpscde110d2.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/highrev1/media/DaveF430/DSC_0671_zpscde110d2.jpg.html)
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As always thanks for looking Greg Gellas :)