Oakes Detailed: Ferrari 355 Spider - Pozzi Overhaul!

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Oakes, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. Oakes

    Oakes Virgin Detailer



    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.


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


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    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!


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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.


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


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    As well as a few sunlight snaps after the dual layer of sealant was applied


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    Some gloss/reflection photos of the finished paint


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


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


    Nick Oakes​
     
  2. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    incredible work!
     
  3. ACE2790

    ACE2790 Jedi Nuba

    Love your work Oakes!
     
  4. Bmer89

    Bmer89 DB Forum Supporter

    Beautiful car, it needed some love! Great turn around
     
  5. Oakes

    Oakes Virgin Detailer

    Thank you guys! Appreciate the kind words!

    I've got plenty of dramatic details to post, fortunately been too busy to take the time!
     
  6. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Amazing transformation. Loved how deep the paint looks.
     
  7. InsanePaint

    InsanePaint Pro Detailer

    Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet. Mucho bueno!!!
     
  8. JBlack151

    JBlack151 Birth of a Detailer

    What Chase said X2! I agree that color is just sexy when done right. Great job!
     
  9. TheRustySuper

    TheRustySuper Obsessive Detailer

    Holy Jesus man, that thing looks great! I've fallen in love with that color...
     
  10. drew935

    drew935 Auto Salon Works

    Well done Nick!
     

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