1999 Ferrari F-550 Detail & correction
 

Recently completed, the vehicle is one of my favorite cars of all time......as I fit easily(Compared to a 355 etc..) and the look is classic with big power and unique as to see one on the road or a current model 599 is rare.

More rare is the color (Grigio Ingrid/sabbia) as I had a client with a 599 in (Grigio Ingrid/brown) and that client to this day kicks himself for selling that car.

The vehicle had not been corrected in quite a long time and it showed some "Patina", thus a thorough decon/clay was needed, along with a light compound on most of the vehicle and some aggressive correction on other body panels.

As the car arrived....

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Hard water spots.

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More water spots.

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Initial compounding step.

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One of the few pics that showed any marring.

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After.

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Heavy overspray on the left front side of the car(Customer would later own up to using black spray paint in the vicinity lol).

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Wax applied by "Helen Keller Auto Detailing"......

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Handled......

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Fingernail scratches near door handle.

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After correction.

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Scratches in a place you least want them, on the thin crease of the fender.

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After.

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Gloss & clarity restored.


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Right side mirror housing also had "Wax" applied to it, so cleaning was required to bring back the correct matte finish.


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Nice view in the shop late at night.


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Dirty interior.

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Removing lint on the felt door seals.


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Unknown substance on the carpet for who knows how long(Dry & crusty).


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Loosened it with steam and sanitized the area as well.


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Some fine brush work into the crevices.


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After interior pics.

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This pic shows the slight diffused sheen of the dressing as opposed to "Greasy/shiny".

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Ready for "Sun pics".

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Outstanding. A real classic. I've not seen one in this color. Nothing like the "full monty" to bring out the luster in the paint. ;) Well done as always.