Sneak Peak: 83 Ferrari 512BBI Black in horrrendous condition

**Apollo_Auto** · 10-22-2008, 08:01 AM

I smell a debadging, wet sanding, trim & other parts removal detail here... good luck! And don`t forget price is of no concern :dance

**imported_rydawg** · 10-22-2008, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Apollo_Auto

I smell a debadging, wet sanding, trim & other parts removal detail here... good luck! And don`t forget price is of no concern :dance

Strict orders... no wetsanding. The owner wanted all the paint to have as close to the original texture as possible. Things just got a little tougher, but I have a great alternative technique. It`s a good thing I have 18 years experience and extreme knowledge of intensive paint restructuring.

All the badges and lights were removed.

**Jokeman** · 10-22-2008, 08:46 AM

I saw the car in person. It was beyond hammered. As for the afters......you`ll just have to wait to see it.

**Apollo_Auto** · 10-22-2008, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by rydawg

Strict orders... no wetsanding. The owner wanted all the paint to have as close to the original texture as possible. Things just got a little tougher, but I have a great alternative technique. It`s a good thing I have 18 years experience and extreme knowledge of intensive paint restructuring.

All the badges and lights were removed.

Hope there`s a nice write up with this fantabulous turn around (to be)!! Inquiring minds wanna know

!

**somebody** · 10-22-2008, 10:55 AM

Wow, I look forward to the full thread.

Brandon

**Old Pirate** · 10-22-2008, 12:18 PM

This one looks like a tag team job!........Can`t wait for the final results Ryan.

**Slik560** · 10-22-2008, 01:15 PM

Scioccante!! Good luck with this one, but I`m sure you`ll get it back to where it needs to be. At least the customer said the magic words: money is no object. I`ll be curious to hear just how many hours are involved.

**GeorgesBlazah** · 10-22-2008, 01:53 PM

Cant wait to see the write up on this.

**Flashtime** · 10-22-2008, 02:38 PM

The first two panels in the pics (not sure what they are) looks too far gone.

Would even a "proper" refinish actually deminish the value of this particular

Ferrari?

**tommygun** · 10-22-2008, 06:23 PM

was the car from the Kansas City area? here is a 512 that left KC maybe two weeks ago

**imported_rydawg** · 10-22-2008, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

This one looks like a tag team job!........Can`t wait for the final results Ryan.

I got stuck working on it by myself:doh

Rick was very busy with his customers cars that week.

**imported_rydawg** · 10-22-2008, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Flashtime

The first two panels in the pics (not sure what they are) looks too far gone.

Would even a "proper" refinish actually deminish the value of this particular

Ferrari?

The owner was looking at a new paint job finished by an expert but was very costly and did not feel like spending over $10,000 to take away from the original patina look and hurt the value of the car. He is planning on selling the car and wanted to also keep the original paint to keep the high value to certain collectors. A few of my customers had told him about me and said I could make it perfect. When I first seen the car I was very unsure, but lots and lots of patience it all worked out beautiful.