Oakes Detailed: Ferrari 355 Spider - Pozzi Overhaul!

[Oakes Detail]

Pozzi Blue is possibly one of my favorite Ferrari colors, as well as Tour De France Blue, and it fit perfectly for this F355 Spider. A major correction is a bit of an understatement for this vehicle, it also needed a deteriorating clear bra removed from the front end. I am very, very behind on posting new correction jobs, but for good reason! None the less, I was very happy with the end result of this four day clear film removal and correction project. The pictures certainly do the talking here!

The clear film before removal, as you can see the orange peel effect was rather drastic and the film looked rather aged for being six years old. I am unsure of the brand, only understood to be installed in 2006 when this 355 was already six years old.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/11-1.jpg

After removal, it was clear the paint work was not corrected prior to install, as you can see here.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/10-1.jpg

After all film and residue was removed, the thorough prep process was commenced and the car stripped of any contamination or protection, revealing the true condition of the paint. Not for the feint of heart, nor Ferrari enthusiast!

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/5.jpg
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After approximately 18 hours of paint work, the condition was restored to nearly perfect, with the exception of the front end which suffered some light peppering but no major rock chips. Which can be noticed in this before and after photo of the driver side portion of the hood. Which was not protected by clear film.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/12-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/13-1.jpg

Also, the results of the paint work after multiple steps of light compounding and polishing, before protection was applied.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/14.jpg
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As well as a few sunlight snaps after the dual layer of sealant was applied

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/19-1.jpg
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Some gloss/reflection photos of the finished paint

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/30-1.jpg
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[Oakes Detail]

Overall profile photos of the completed vehicle, Pozzitively Blue now!

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/36-1.jpg
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http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Ferrari/32-1.jpg

Any and all feedback is welcome and appreciated! Thanks for looking as always!

Nick Oakes

[vdubjetta02]

What kind of rubbing compound did you use?

[Oakes Detail]

No Rubbing compound, however I did use Meguiars 105 on it, as well as Megs 205, Menz 203 and Menz 85rd polishes afterwords.

[ingolstadta4]

Just curious, did you use a random orbital or rotary buffer?

[catch]

Great work!!

[Oakes Detail]

Just curious, did you use a random orbital or rotary buffer?

Both


Great work!!

Thank you!

[TDIaholic]

Nice! How does someone let a Ferrari get this bad?