Black Ferrari Challenge Stradale

[imported_Totoland Mach]

This car came to the shop and the owner (2nd owner) wanted to have me remove the clear bra material on the front end as it was originally put on over swirled paint. What a chore!.....2.5 hours because I was a) careful and b) inexperienced in clear film removal.



The paint was pretty swirled everywhere but here's some samples

Washed down with ONR and corrected with Meg's 83 and Menzerna 106ff.

Final products were Zaino AIO applied with the Festool to remove some stray light scratches, then Z5 Pro with the Festool and a final wipe with Z8.



The sun cooperated for a few minutes today and I grabbed some outdoor pics

And a few shots inside the shop

I got to try out AutoGeek's microfiber shop apron. Works well and the velcro cord loops are a definite plus when leaning over the car.

Next Up is a gray twin turbo Porsche 996



Toto

 

[CaptinFocker]

car looks absolutely amazing I find it funny though that the tow hook was left on. Or unless you used it to move the car?

 

[jpochile]

Amazing reflection there . I can imagine the work the get that clear bra off . Terrific work as always . Enjoy your posts very much .



Cheers , Jean Paul

 

[imported_Totoland Mach]

car looks absolutely amazing I find it funny though that the tow hook was left on. Or unless you used it to move the car?

I think it's one of those "gotta have" accessories to show that you are race track ready (probably not)



Toto

 

[imported_JoshVette]

Saweet. Great work, beautiful. Wow.

 

[White lexus 23]

very nice work! very reflective!

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Nice work as alwyas Toto...



So what approach did you end up using to remove the clear bra?

 

[Pats300zx]

Beautiful work Toto....:2thumbs:

 

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Nice work as alwyas Toto...



So what approach did you end up using to remove the clear bra?

I received some great tips from a pro-installer in Atlanta (one of the AutoGeek folks sent me his name and phone). Basically, I warmed the area with the halogens (he recommended luke warm on the body panels), then got a start and used a small steamer to keep the 3M material pliable as I removed it. The best tip was pulling the material straight towards your body, not folding or peeling it as that could grab some paint.



Toto

 

[Old Pirate]

It's soooo wet, :drool: mirror finish and always great to see your work Toto!........:bigups

 

[Pats300zx]

I received some great tips from a pro-installer in Atlanta (one of the AutoGeek folks sent me his name and phone). Basically, I warmed the area with the halogens (he recommended luke warm on the body panels), then got a start and used a small steamer to keep the 3M material pliable as I removed it. The best tip was pulling the material straight towards your body, not folding or peeling it as that could grab some paint.



Toto

Great work on the clear bra removal Toto. I know of a local 3M installer who installed one of a new 350Z with the headlight lens covers. The owner wasn't happy and asked that it be removed. Needless to say when he was peeling it off he peeled the paint right off with it and cracked the 350Z headlight when the lens cover was removed. It was a pricey fix to his error...

 

[Labster]

Yikes! Awesome work! I worked on a GT3 in August with one of my customers and we removed a 3m clear bra. Heat gun on low and plastic razor blades were what we used.

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Beautiful work there Toto!!!

How long did this one take?

 

[Elonheater32]

Hope that I can get my future black car to shine like that!!!

 

[imported_rydawg1]

superb work Toto! You always do amazing work!

 

[P1et]

Stunning work as usual Richard, you look like you're working in some very nice facilities! Great to see that you're dealing with such lovely cars, looking forward to the Porsche...

 

[stilez]

CS FTW!



One of my favorite cars of all time. The exhaust note makes me shiver.



Great work; that black looks gorgeous.

 

[imported_Totoland Mach]

CS FTW!



One of my favorite cars of all time. The exhaust note makes me shiver.



Great work; that black looks gorgeous.

Hiya Greg! Good to see you're still hanging around us car polisher's LOL. The CS does sound great but this F430 I did a quick wash/Z8 Wipedown had a custom exhaust put in at the shop......whoa! Sounded like a Formula 1 going through the gears. Was pure wickedness and the owner grinned the entire time.

Toto

 

[gmblack3]

Another winning detail by Toto!!!



What pad did you use with the 106?



I am guessing it was David you talked to in Atlanta. If so he did the clear bra on my new truck.

 

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Another winning detail by Toto!!!



What pad did you use with the 106?



I am guessing it was David you talked to in Atlanta. If so he did the clear bra on my new truck.

I used the Meguiar's yellow polish pad and backing plate that is in their So1o kit. I love the size of that pad/plate and I can pretty much finish off the car with it. They also have a finish pad that works well too. Another plus for those So1o pads is they fit the Festool backing plate perfectly. The pads have a diamond pattern that reduces splatter and gives a long working time.



Toto