Street Dreams Detail - TDF Blue Ferrari 360 Spider

[Blackmirror]

well it was really cold outside today and when I went to look at the roof, there was a big spot. IT looks like it really hardened up because of the coldweather. What do i do about it? use quick detailer? or wash the spot?

 

[vettefan67]

QD the messy part off and then wash it down with 50% Isopropyl Alcohol (aka IPA) and 50% distilled water. This I believe is said to neutralize the acids present. It also happens to remove any wax/sealant in the area but that's the least of your concerns.

 

[Don2000g]

You should clean it off with soap and water as soon as possible. A mild abrasive would then be used on the area. Laters.

 

[rmccall6]

puterbum is 100% correect, use some alcohol on it (sounds like grandpa) to prevent further etching. If there is etching in the clear coat allready (probably not) then use some polish to smooth it out like Don said.

 

[Street Dreams]

Ferrari 360 in Tour de France Blue. Overall the car was generally clean but the finish was in need of moderate correction.

After the wash, car was beading strong so a few extra steps were taken to strip the paint. Even after a citrus pre-soak, citrus 2 bucket wash paint was still beading. Multiple IPA wipedowns took care of the last bit of protection/glaze.

Correction shots

Few RID clusters on the engine cover section, kicked up the RPM and made a few extra passes sorting everything out

After

After finishing, brought up the clairty

Rear plastic window hazed and filmy as usual. Hand polished 3-4 times to remove the haze and restore clarity. Later I threw on a coat of jetseal to at least help with the water spotting in the future.

50/50 left side untouched, right side polished

Couple sun shots after correction and a rinse down

Interior after 2hrs. of work.

Tubi exhaust polished, engine degreased and plastics protected with 303

Final shots

Car out in the early afternoon, sun shots

Around 5:30

 

[michakaveli]

Absolutely gorgeous job on that Dave! I like that blue as much as the Rosso Corsa... The metallic pop is outright spectacular. :thumbup:

 

[imported_Pats300zx]

Very nice Dave...:clap:

 

[RED JEWELL SS]

Very nice Dave...:clap:

Wow , you get sum aw sum cars to work on ! :biggrin: beautiful work !! :biggrin:

 

[EclecTech]

Nice work! I really enjoyed the pictures - thanks for sharing! :drool5:

Jack

 

[imported_Luster]

Nice job! I've never seen one of those cars... Look at those giant "Air-Gulping" intake openings on the front bumper! That's a Testosterone Machine!

You did an excellent job!ancing Dot:

 

[RED JEWELL SS]

Nice job! I've never seen one of those cars... Look at those giant "Air-Gulping" intake openings on the front bumper! That's a Testosterone Machine!

You did an excellent job!ancing Dot:

I just looked that car up. are ya ready......$168 Grand....a hair raising 400 hp at 8500 RPM :driving:......0-60.....4.8.....top speed 180 MPH .... :biggrin:

 

[imported_Roadrunner]

:notworthy:Stellar work as usual David... you made that car look BETTER than new!:notworthy:

I have a client with a TdF 360 Stradale, I think it's just about the most beautiful car I've ever seen. Nothing like a red Ferrari, but TdF sure looks killer on those cars as well.

 

[bmw5541]

Dave,

You did it again. Your work continues to inspire us all.

Keep up the great work.:clap:ancing Dot:

 

[imported_broker99]

another great job on a great car and a great color.

 

[Street Dreams]

I just looked that car up. are ya ready......$168 Grand....a hair raising 400 hp at 8500 RPM :driving:......0-60.....4.8.....top speed 180 MPH .... :biggrin:

I got to drive a red 360 on 2 occasions, very fun car with great noise and light steering but in terms of sheer speed... believe it or not most porsche Turbo's will outrun it but have to say a flat 6 watercooled engine can never sound like an NA V8 :cornut:

 

[94Canuck]

New guy question... what do you mean when you say 'Multiple IPA Wipedowns'? Thanks.

 

[ZL1Mark]

New guy question... what do you mean when you say 'Multiple IPA Wipedowns'? Thanks.

Isopropyl Alcohol(rubbing alcohol) Wipedown

Amazing work Dave!! ancing Dot:

 

[94Canuck]

Isopropyl Alcohol(rubbing alcohol) Wipedown

Amazing work Dave!! ancing Dot:

I've seen this listed before, listed as say, 50/50 IPA/Distilled Water.

At what stage would this be done at?

Post 2 bucket wash from what I can gather? Pre, or post claying? This is used as a method of removing previous waxes, yeah?

Thanks.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

:notworthy:Stellar work as usual David... you made that car look BETTER than new!:notworthy:

I have a client with a TdF 360 Stradale, I think it's just about the most beautiful car I've ever seen. Nothing like a red Ferrari, but TdF sure looks killer on those cars as well.

I had a client who sold a TDF 360 Stradale (with red interior) and a stripe. Same care perhaps?

David the work is phenomenal again. Great car, amazing work, sweet color! Thank you for sharing!