what to use on non clear`d ferrari paint?

**3fiddyz** · 08-08-2007, 03:50 AM

hi guys

just added one of these to the collection and the paint needs some tlc. It has alot of swirls and light scratches in every panel, but im not sure what to use since the paint is non clear coated and looks pretty thin in some areas you can see the kevlar weave underneath

the car only has 1500kms on the clock, and had never been washed, only ever chamois`d down

i definitely dont want to use an RO, id rather do it all by hand

atm im thinking just PO85RD on a light cutting pad using the wolfgang polishing pal. I know it will take me ages, but i do have all the time in the world

also wouldnt have a clue what to use on the clear perspex

car in question.....

**ron231** · 08-08-2007, 04:05 AM

After polishing, I recomend zymol rouge, it has red coloring agents in it for red single stage paint, and for polishing, everyone says the megs polishes are the best on single stage due to the high oil content.

Only reason is because its the only wax I know of that is for red single stage specifically, I`m not a zymol fanboy or anything.

**3fiddyz** · 08-08-2007, 06:49 AM

great info, thanks mate

please keep it coming guys

**LQ9SS** · 08-08-2007, 08:59 AM

I don`t have any suggestions, but I am in love with that car.

Congrats.

**ManiZ** · 08-08-2007, 11:46 AM

You bought an F40! WOW! My favorite exotic of all time. Heartiest congratulations to you!

By the way, your sn suggests you own or owned a Z as well? Very cool.

**imported_themightytimmah** · 08-08-2007, 12:25 PM

Vanilla Moose by hand - I don`t think 85rd is going to break down right by hand and it might leave you with a mess of micromarring.

**ThEGuN1** · 08-08-2007, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by ManiZ

You bought an F40! WOW! My favorite exotic of all time. Heartiest congratulations to you!

By the way, your sn suggests you own or owned a Z as well? Very cool.

Agreed! My only favorite ferrari of all time! :woot: I guess I would say use products that have fillers so that it would look better than it do now.

**3fiddyz** · 08-08-2007, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by ManiZ

You bought an F40! WOW! My favorite exotic of all time. Heartiest congratulations to you!

By the way, your sn suggests you own or owned a Z as well? Very cool.

yeh dude i had a Z for almost 2 years. Did quite a bit of modding, but sold it for the M3. Check my sig for pics of the Z

**3fiddyz** · 08-08-2007, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by themightytimmah

Vanilla Moose by hand - I don`t think 85rd is going to break down right by hand and it might leave you with a mess of micromarring.

i have the whole clearkote lineup in the cupboard, so i guess i can give it a go

what about xmt 360?

i use 85RD by hand on smaller areas like door handles etc and it seems to work ok, slow process, really got rub hard, but i wouldnt be happy doing a whole car like that

i read the Einzsett products are good by hand?

**pt91** · 08-08-2007, 09:31 PM

how about i pack up all my supplies, fly to your city, correct your paint and you let me drive that beast?

I would think paint correction by machine would be much more efficient and still very safe if done properly.

congrats on a great car.

**Scottwax** · 08-08-2007, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by themightytimmah

Vanilla Moose by hand - I don`t think 85rd is going to break down right by hand and it might leave you with a mess of micromarring.

Agreed. Vanilla Moose works great on single stage paints.

If you need some extra "oomph", Meguiars #83 and #80 are killer on single stage finishes.

**3fiddyz** · 08-09-2007, 02:49 AM

oooo ive never used meguairs polishes before

time to walk over to the dark side

**Chris_DBS** · 08-09-2007, 06:40 AM

Nice car 3fiddyz, I was wondering what the new addition to the collection was..........

If its 1500k`s and factory paint although it appears thin one would think there would be plenty for a gently polish with an RO, rather you did it though then me. LOL

Nah, seriously if I can take 2000 wet n dry to a 348TS an RO should be a sure thing.....LOL............I did say "SHOULD be a sure thing"

Chris

**bjlee** · 08-09-2007, 05:48 PM

Boy, I`m not so sure. One thing I definitely remember reading about the F40 and F50 was that they intentionally put a very thin layer of paint on those cars to save weight and that you could see the weave of the carbon fiber through the paint. Which echoes 3fiddyz`s comment about seeing the weave as well.

I`d start off with the finest, least aggressive products I could and see where it gets me.