Oakes - Detailed: Ferrari 348 Spider - Rosso Red Overhaul

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 12:17 PM

I present you, a full detail of a 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider in Rosso Red. This car is a recent purchase of the owner, but not his first Ferrari, and he wanted to get it into top shape. I started out detailing exotics for Aston Martin and have worked on a handful of Ferrari's, so this wasn't new territory for myself.

The owner was referred to me by a previous customer - if you all remember the 609 hp Evo I detailed, Good Vibes Autosport. The goal for his car was to get it looking new again, from front the back, every nook and cranny looked over and taken care of. The previous owner didn't take the best care of the car, a lot of dried up wax was found in crevices and the car just wasn't cared for well enough.

Unfortunately, this morning as I went through the pictures, I realized that I forgot to snap some after photos of the interior, which I'm very bummed about. I will see if I can get some from the owner.

Over the course of 4 days, myself and Mikhael went over this car from top to bottom with the following processes.

Exterior:

Full wash/degrease - Poorboy's Citrus Autowash
Swissvax Paint Rubber
Menzerna 203 - LC and Uber Orange pads
Menzerna PO85RD - LC and Uber Green pads
P21S Paint Cleanser - P21S soft sponge
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant - LC Blue pads
DoDo Juice Supernatural - Hand applied

Interior:
All leather treated with Leatherique Pristine clean and Rejuevenator Oil
All plastics cleaned and then treated with 303 Aerospace Protectant
All glass cleaned and treated with rain-x
Swissvax detail brushes used on all crevices

Wheels:
Full degrease/wash
Menzerna Final Polish II - white pad
Poorboy's Wheel sealant

Convertible top:
Cleaned and treated with Raggtop Fabric cleaner and protectant

Now onto the pics of the process!

Engine bay before/after

Cleaning it up with my favorite detail brush

After

You can see some residue/glue on the pedal guard in this photo

Residue removed and shined up

A little shot of the garage while I was working the interior

Here is a difference photo in the tail lights that were polished and sealed, you can see the defects in the before photo that appears to be a "haze"

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 12:18 PM

These photos are of the paint after the wash/prep. As you can see, it was in need of a proper correction.

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 12:18 PM

Grabbed a few 50/50 shots of the correction, everyones favorite.

The door is uncorrected, the rear quarter is corrected in these photos

Here is a correction difference from the engine cover and the quarter panel

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 12:18 PM

Now for the corrected paint photos

This is a picture of Mikhael in the reflection of the hood, under no light, I feel this really shows the gloss and depth that is possible with Rosso Red Ferrari paint.

Reflection photos of the Rosso Red paint.

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 12:20 PM

These photos are the finished vehicle outside, I missed the direct sunlight unfortunately.

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 12:21 PM

A quick snap before she pulled out to go home

As always, enjoy it as much as I have, please comment!

-Oakes

MotorolaBizz · 11-04-2009, 05:10 PM

Can I be your son??? I love looking at your detail jobs. How often do you do average cars like Ford Escorts or Honda Accords?

Oakes · 11-04-2009, 05:13 PM

I did one Accord this year...

It's typically STis, Evos, GLis, M series, AMG Benzes and up. Your average Accord/Escort owner isn't interested in the same level detailing for their Daily drivers. As far as being my son, it could probably be the other way around haha

TRBO_BXR · 11-04-2009, 05:28 PM

very nice! looks real sweet.

Tattoo! · 11-04-2009, 09:33 PM

It's crazy how many Ferrari's that are out there that are scratched to death. You would think the people that owned them would take better care of them

jigga · 11-04-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tattoo!

It's crazy how many Ferrari's that are out there that are scratched to death. You would think the people that owned them would take better care of them

You could say the same about most cars out there..

You have to remember that to some people, it still is just a car...whether it has a Ferrari badge on it or a Geo badge.

On the other hand, some owners may simply be unable to take care of them as others would.

Oakes · 11-05-2009, 09:12 AM

Thanks guys!

As far as the car being scratched to death, Single Stage paint is rather easy to damage so a single not so perfect wash can be detrimental.

Hondaslayer · 11-05-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oakes

Thanks guys!

As far as the car being scratched to death, Single Stage paint is rather easy to damage so a single not so perfect wash can be detrimental.

Pretty much.

People bitch about Subaru paint all the time, just wait until you own an Italian car, can't look at it without causing a scratch!

i<3mylegacy · 11-05-2009, 09:55 AM

amazing job!

White out · 11-05-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jigga

You could say the same about most cars out there..

You have to remember that to some people, it still is just a car...whether it has a Ferrari badge on it or a Geo badge.

My dad's best friend has a '07 Bentley sedan. He treats it like pure crap. When I was driving it, I hit some gravel at over 100mph (great repair work on MI highways), it scattered all over the car, it didn't even phase me. If it was ANY other car I would have at least flinched.

Great work on the 348.

Nick

thrasher · 11-05-2009, 10:19 AM

That's always been one of my favorite Ferraris. Nice work!!!

kwik801 · 11-06-2009, 09:26 PM

Love your work. Keep it up. Also sent ya a PM.

05shagginwagon · 11-06-2009, 09:45 PM

Nice. My dad had a red '95 348 TS Especiale with the scuderia badges. Learned to drive stick on it

I wonder if thats it? Was it an especiale, and did it have a nice amp in the trunk?

05shagginwagon · 11-06-2009, 09:45 PM

come to think of it, it was a '94

Oakes · 11-07-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondaslayer

Pretty much.

People bitch about Subaru paint all the time, just wait until you own an Italian car, can't look at it without causing a scratch!

Agreed sir

Quote:

Originally Posted by i<3mylegacy

amazing job!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by White out

My dad's best friend has a '07 Bentley sedan. He treats it like pure crap. When I was driving it, I hit some gravel at over 100mph (great repair work on MI highways), it scattered all over the car, it didn't even phase me. If it was ANY other car I would have at least flinched.

Great work on the 348.

Nick

Thank you sir! Poor Bentley.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrasher

That's always been one of my favorite Ferraris. Nice work!!!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwik801

Love your work. Keep it up. Also sent ya a PM.

Thank you! Responded

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05shagginwagon

Nice. My dad had a red '95 348 TS Especiale with the scuderia badges. Learned to drive stick on it

I wonder if thats it? Was it an especiale, and did it have a nice amp in the trunk?

Thanks! I hope your dad replaced with something similar!

Trip McNealy · 11-07-2009, 01:55 PM

I see a for sale sign in the unit next door. Let me be your neighbor

hahaha!

Oakes · 11-07-2009, 04:11 PM

haha, it's actually my house that is for sale.

Nimbus09 · 11-07-2009, 04:35 PM

testarossa's are still my fave

but

a fantastic job for a car that is very deserving of it!

axis · 11-07-2009, 06:48 PM

Pure sexxx! Great job!

Oakes · 11-12-2009, 12:22 AM

Thanks fellas!

11-04-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	Oakes - Detailed: Ferrari 348 Spider - Rosso Red Overhaul I present you, a full detail of a 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider in Rosso Red. This car is a recent purchase of the owner, but not his first Ferrari, and he wanted to get it into top shape. I started out detailing exotics for Aston Martin and have worked on a handful of Ferrari's, so this wasn't new territory for myself. The owner was referred to me by a previous customer - if you all remember the 609 hp Evo I detailed, Good Vibes Autosport. The goal for his car was to get it looking new again, from front the back, every nook and cranny looked over and taken care of. The previous owner didn't take the best care of the car, a lot of dried up wax was found in crevices and the car just wasn't cared for well enough. Unfortunately, this morning as I went through the pictures, I realized that I forgot to snap some after photos of the interior, which I'm very bummed about. I will see if I can get some from the owner. Over the course of 4 days, myself and Mikhael went over this car from top to bottom with the following processes. Exterior: Full wash/degrease - Poorboy's Citrus Autowash Swissvax Paint Rubber Menzerna 203 - LC and Uber Orange pads Menzerna PO85RD - LC and Uber Green pads P21S Paint Cleanser - P21S soft sponge Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant - LC Blue pads DoDo Juice Supernatural - Hand applied Interior: All leather treated with Leatherique Pristine clean and Rejuevenator Oil All plastics cleaned and then treated with 303 Aerospace Protectant All glass cleaned and treated with rain-x Swissvax detail brushes used on all crevices Wheels: Full degrease/wash Menzerna Final Polish II - white pad Poorboy's Wheel sealant Convertible top: Cleaned and treated with Raggtop Fabric cleaner and protectant Now onto the pics of the process! Engine bay before/after Cleaning it up with my favorite detail brush After You can see some residue/glue on the pedal guard in this photo Residue removed and shined up A little shot of the garage while I was working the interior Here is a difference photo in the tail lights that were polished and sealed, you can see the defects in the before photo that appears to be a "haze"

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11-04-2009, 12:18 PM	#2
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	These photos are of the paint after the wash/prep. As you can see, it was in need of a proper correction.

11-04-2009, 12:18 PM	#4
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	Now for the corrected paint photos This is a picture of Mikhael in the reflection of the hood, under no light, I feel this really shows the gloss and depth that is possible with Rosso Red Ferrari paint. Reflection photos of the Rosso Red paint.

11-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#5
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	These photos are the finished vehicle outside, I missed the direct sunlight unfortunately.

11-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	A quick snap before she pulled out to go home As always, enjoy it as much as I have, please comment! -Oakes

11-04-2009, 05:10 PM	#7
MotorolaBizz Scooby Specialist Member#: 119290 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Calvert C. MD/Hampton Roads VA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Java Black Pearl	Can I be your son??? I love looking at your detail jobs. How often do you do average cars like Ford Escorts or Honda Accords?

11-04-2009, 05:13 PM	#8
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	I did one Accord this year... It's typically STis, Evos, GLis, M series, AMG Benzes and up. Your average Accord/Escort owner isn't interested in the same level detailing for their Daily drivers. As far as being my son, it could probably be the other way around haha

11-04-2009, 05:28 PM	#9
TRBO_BXR Scooby Newbie Member#: 75835 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hamilton ohio Vehicle: 1988 GL EJ20R silver	very nice! looks real sweet.

11-04-2009, 09:33 PM	#10
Tattoo! Scooby Newbie Member#: 123057 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: New Haven CT. Vehicle: 04 WRX blue Volk CE28N and Cusco lip	It's crazy how many Ferrari's that are out there that are scratched to death. You would think the people that owned them would take better care of them

11-05-2009, 09:12 AM	#12
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	Thanks guys! As far as the car being scratched to death, Single Stage paint is rather easy to damage so a single not so perfect wash can be detrimental.

11-05-2009, 09:55 AM	#14
i<3mylegacy Scooby Newbie Member#: 215206 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Yonkers, NY Vehicle: 2009 Legacy Obsidian Black Pearl	amazing job!

11-05-2009, 10:19 AM	#16
thrasher Scooby Specialist Member#: 40579 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Elizabethtown, PA Vehicle: 2002 WRX - Stage 2 werld rallie bloo	That's always been one of my favorite Ferraris. Nice work!!!

11-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#17
kwik801 Scooby Newbie Member#: 226383 Join Date: Oct 2009	Love your work. Keep it up. Also sent ya a PM.

11-06-2009, 09:45 PM	#18
05shagginwagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 176415 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: jerz Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sport Wagon SRR Stg 2	Nice. My dad had a red '95 348 TS Especiale with the scuderia badges. Learned to drive stick on it I wonder if thats it? Was it an especiale, and did it have a nice amp in the trunk?

11-07-2009, 01:55 PM	#21
Trip McNealy NASIOC Supporter Member#: 37338 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2007 Legacy 2.5 GT 2009 Daytona 675	I see a for sale sign in the unit next door. Let me be your neighbor hahaha!

11-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#22
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	haha, it's actually my house that is for sale.

11-07-2009, 04:35 PM	#23
Nimbus09 Scooby Specialist Member#: 212399 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: champaign, il Vehicle: 2009 wrx gh swp ROFLBOXER	testarossa's are still my fave but a fantastic job for a car that is very deserving of it!

11-07-2009, 06:48 PM	#24
axis Scooby Specialist Member#: 13382 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine Vehicle: 06 STi WRB/Gold	Pure sexxx! Great job!

11-12-2009, 12:22 AM	#25
Oakes Scooby Newbie Member#: 224581 Join Date: Sep 2009	Thanks fellas!