CH Detailed: Ferrari F355

[JasonC8301]

This is my reflection off the car after a wash, hope you can see me

Jason

 

[imported_CH.Detailing]

I was on the fence about posting this, as the process is really nothing remarkable, but it's a cool car, so why not.

The car belongs to a loyal client and friend of mine, some of you may remember the detail I did on his '72 Dino last fall. It's an all original '96 (as he says, but I have my doubts) with 25k miles on it and he keeps it in very good shape. He is a bit of a detailer himself and was dead set on the products I was to use, as he says nothing makes it look better. I argued this statement, but eventually gave in. I was on spring break this week and didn't really want to do a full correction, especially on something with so many intricate curves and panels.

Method and products are as follows:

-ONR/IPA wipe down
-Griots Garage #2 via PC7424, white pad, speed 5 (client supplied)
-3M Imperial Hand Glaze (client supplied)
-P21S wax (blue top)
-Rejex (on wheels)
-303 Aerospace (on tires)
-Optimum Metal Polish (pink)

-Einmann Fabrik glass cleaner
-Lexol cleaner and conditioner
-Poorboy's Leather Scent/odor eliminator
-1Z Gummi Pfledge

The car had been stored under a cover for several months, but was still a bit dusty. On a whole, the car was in great shape, but did have some light swirling, a few bugs on the front, and some wax in the cracks. It had some great gloss to begin with.


BEFORE

The interior wasn't too bad, just really needed a good brush and vacuum.

He had requested that I thoroughly measure the paint as he was worried he may have polished it too much in the past. He has polished it by hand about 3-4 times previously. :rofl:

The readings all came up very healthy, with no abnormalities. Horizontal panels ranged from ~7-10 mils and vertical panels were only slightly thinner.

The one unfortunate thing I found was a crack running around the base of both the rear B pillars,

Here are a few "during" pictures,

The Griot's polish did a fine job of removing the swirls, I doubt I would pick it up for use in my usual arsenal, but there was nothing wrong with it.

These are before glazing and waxing, although I did not do an IPA wipe-down to check for fillers in the polish. I was going to glaze it afterwards, I didn't see the point.

The pictures don't show it well, but the RIDS were still plentiful.

I would the 3M glaze a little tricky at first, one drop will be good for about half the hood on a primed applicator. Anything thicker will set like concrete and be a bit difficult to remove.

AFTER!

I would actually say this was an enjoyable detail. The car didn't give me any trouble, the weather was awesome, and I got to hang out and work around some very cool cars. Not a bad spring break.

 

[bmw5541]

Very nice job on a very cool car Connor. The paint looked dripping wet after you were finished. If you don't mind me asking, why did your client insist on filling the swirls and RIDS as opposed to correcting them, if the paint readings were all healthy?

 

[imported_CH.Detailing]

I'm honestly not sure. He has been talking about selling it for months.

 

[Old Pirate]

Great work CH, maybe he's selling it?

 

[imported_CH.Detailing]

It is a possibility, but prices aren't exactly going up on them. He has 20-some cars, I doubt he would sell it if he would lose money on it. It's a beautiful car, certainly miles beyond the 360 (bleh!).

 

[michakaveli]

Great job Conner!

 

[GoFast908Z]

Its too bad the client insisted on his own products, limiting you. But good job. Very glossy.

 

[imported_juliom2]

One of my all time favorites!!!
Car looks great!!!
Good Job!!
:wizard: