Some detailings from the beginning of the year

[TH0001]

Here are the majority of my paint correction details from late December and Janunary. Better late then never I suppose.


First up,
Ferrari 550 Barchetta
Detail Time: 16 hours

The Barchetta (convertible) version of the Maranello is fairly rare and usually worth twice (if not more) then the coupe version. Pretty rare car as well.
Before Pictures:





After Pictures:













Next up,
Ferrari 328 GTB
Detail Time: 19 hours
Full Exterior Paint Correction, Interior Detail

The paint was pretty bad on this one, but soft and easy to polish out. We only went for about 95% as it is original 25 year old paint.

Before Picture



After Picture











Next up,
1990 ZR-1 Corvette
Detail Time: 22 hours

The paint on this one was terrible, faded, chalky, heavily swirled, etc, etc… In the end it came out about 99% perfect. Special thanks go out to Angelo (zoomzoommazda3) and Brian Brice for each lending a hand for a little bit.

Before Pictures:





50/50 Pictures:







After Pictures:

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

Nice job!
I love the 550!
Did one last month, it was sweet too!

[TH0001]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

1948 Lincoln Continental V12
Detail Time: 15 hours
Full Exterior Paint Correction

This is a very rare car with a very cool flat head V12. I only polished the exterior and did no other detailing. All polishing was done with Meguiars M105 on a porter cable using Kevin Brown’s methods of madness.
Bad weather (early on day two) limited my ability to take pictures, unfortunately. 

Before picture:



50/50 Shots









After pictures





1984 Ferrari BBi
Detail Time: 33 man hours
Full Cavallino Concours Prep

This is the same Ferrari detailed in the Road to Cavallino thread. I didn’t have time to take any pictures as both Eric (blk45), Angelo (zoomzoommazda3) and I made a mad thrash for two days straight getting this thing perfect. A year on the show circuit had left some light marring in the paint, but the majority of time was spent on perfecting the details.

After picture



On the lawn at Cavallino in West Palm Beach, FL…





Ferrari 365GT 2+2
Detail Time: 39 man hours
Full Cavallino Concours Prep + Wet sand

Probably one of the craziest and intense details I have ever done. I had two days to get this done, which is fine, until we realized the whole car had no gloss from fine orange people texture. I worked 11 hours straight with one 5 minute break the second day. I was extremely lucky to have the help of forum legend David Fermani who donated his time (he wouldn’t let me pay him for anything, seriously) and expertise to machine sand the roof and hood on day two (as well as cut the paint back). I got one picture of him and it is the only before/work picture I have.

David Fermani making weird faces as he inspects the paint during our wet sanding thrash.



The paint came out absolutely perfect (I mean 100%), after pictures from the lawn of Cavallino.











Maserati Gran Turismo
Detail Time: 12 hours
New Car prep, Paint Correction, Interior Detailing













Audi S5
Detail Time: 10 hours
New Car prep, Paint Correction, Interior Detailing

[TH0001]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG
Detail Time: 18 hours
Exterior Paint Correction and Detail
Before pictures





After pictures

















1973 Jaguar E-Type
Detail Time: 10 hours
95% Paint Correction and Exterior Detail

This E-type is owned by one of my best (in terms of maintaining their vehicle’s) clients. The vehicle was cleaned, wheels and chrome highly polished, etc… I simply wiped the paint down with ONR the 91% alcohol, polished the paint, and applied two coats of wax. Very easy day and detail by my standard.

Before picture



After pictures

















1952 MG-TD
Detail Time: 7 hours
Exterior Paint Correction and Detail

This is a very cool little car that was painted a very high quality shop recently which made the flat paint very easy to correct. Two step correction removed the very light marring and left the paint flawless. Again time limited in my ability to take photographs.











Porsche GT3
Detail Time: 10 man hours
Exterior two step correction (85-90%) and interior detail

More time was spent degreasing the paint and removing rubber and grime from this Porsche’s track day abuse then actually polishing the paint.

[CieraSL]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

So, do you ever polish anything "normal"? Getting to detail all these high end cars is amazing. Great job! Fabulous work!

[TH0001]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

Porsche 928 GTS
Detail Time: 14 hours

This Porsche was in fairly rough condition but the paint was fairly easy to get perfect (minus some pitting in areas).

Before pictures





After pictures











Lexus LS460L
Detail Time: 13 hours
Exterior Correction and Detail

Before pictures





50/50 pictures







After pictures







Jaguar XKR BlackStone
Detail Time: 10 hours
95% Paint Correction and Exterior Detail

Before pictures





50/50 pictures





After pictures

[TH0001]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

Ferrari F430 Spider
Detail Time: 19 hours
Scratch repair and Exterior Correction/Detail

Scratch Repair Photos
Scratch before pictures





Scratch retouch and sanding photos





Scratch after photos




Rest of the Ferrari before picture



After pictures



















Ferrari 250 GTE
Detail Time: 22 hours
Minor Cavallino Prep

This beautiful Ferrari has one of the coolest interiors I have ever seen.

[TH0001]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

Nice job!
I love the 550!
Did one last month, it was sweet too!

Sweet. Was it a Barchetta as well? I have a client who insists I take his 550 to South Beach when ever I am in Miami. It has a Tubi, a perfect sound, and clutch (not a fan of the F1 trannies too much).

[TH0001]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

So, do you ever polish anything "normal"? Getting to detail all these high end cars is amazing. Great job! Fabulous work!

Thanks buddy. I don't turn down any cars or nor am I detailing snob. In fact I did a one step buff out on a Toyota Solara and a Volvo S70 (?) this week and enjoyed them as much as any detail. Paint is just paint from a micro inch away!

[akimel]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

[Andy's Pro Detailing]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

C'man bro you are taking over FL lol, you are leaving the minivans for the rest of us

Excellent job. Amazing cars. Keep up the good work

[dave40co]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

There are a few detailers on here that are at the top of their field. You are definitely one of them. I am glad you started posting here again as I enjoy seeing your work and write-ups. Great work on all of those cars, I can see you have a passion for your work.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

What a array of fantastic cars. They all look fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[10degreesbtdc]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

Now that's the kind of shine that gets my blood pumping! Fantastic!

[Eddie6th]

Re: Some detailings from the beginning of the year

Really nice work.Best detailing jobs I've seen.All the cars were real cool(except the audi,not my cup of tea).

Can't argue with your work...It's excellent!