Lightroom Shots from my Detailing Studio!

[macdude]

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We've been busy working on several special restoration projects and also a recent television feature for our work on detailing. Updates have been a little delayed and we apologize for the wait. Here's a Ferrari 458 Italia that was detailed in a traditional Ferrari yellow shade called Giallo Modena. The client had specified a gloss black contrast on the roof of the vehicle and it immediately brings to memory the P4/5 Pininfarina one-off collectible that is owned by stock magnate James Glickenhaus. The Ferrari 458 is a remarkably precise supercar. It handles and pitches with unnerving immediacy. Having driven the 458 for short stints, it is truly a mechanical and engineering marvel. If there's any downside to this car, it is perhaps the level of refinement that it has achieved, which means it does lacks the abrasive, unrestrained feel of it's previous brethren, the Scuderia. Still, being Italian, the roar of the V8 will stir your soul. Such is the spell from Maranello's stable!



We spent a week detailing the 458 into the display-worthy finish here.*



The black interior with yellow contrast stitching really gives the cabin a futuristic ambiance. Coupled with our matte leather feed system, the result is a deep, rich finish without any shine or greasy residue.*



The engine bay is the heart of the vehicle so it gets detailed as well...



Hope you enjoyed the photos!


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[macdude]

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Woahhh... this is like my dream garage and my dream photo studio combined into one placed.

I'm currently building my dream house. Those photos of yours are my inspiration. I'm looking to build a garage with tools equal to small mod shops and small detailing shops.

Your place is jaw dropping, stunning!

Thanks for checking it out. Good luck with the build!

[hrav]

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Woahhh... this is like my dream garage and my dream photo studio combined into one placed.

I'm currently building my dream house. Those photos of yours are my inspiration. I'm looking to build a garage with tools equal to small mod shops and small detailing shops.

Your place is jaw dropping, stunning!

[macdude]

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Character. It's what epitomizes the rare Abarth Tributo Ferrari and in a day and age where manufacturers are rushing to meet the growing demands of consumers with safe, predictable offerings, this nifty tuned-up supermini certainly stands out! What started out as ultra-cool courtesy cars for Ferrari clients in Italy, it was eventually launched in limited quantities around the world. Inspired largely by the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, the 695 pushes out some serious performance from it's compact 1.4-litre turbocharged engine.


The exterior is as conceivably stylish as it gets. There are minute similarities between the Fiat 500(which is the base model from which the 695 was conceived) and the R50 Mini Cooper as famed car designer Frank Stephenson penned both models in addition to the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and the mighty Maserati MC12.


We got our hands on the first and only(as of this entry) Abarth Tributo Ferrari in the country fell in love with her immediately. WIth less than a week to get her ready for delivery, we worked around the clock to detail the 695 inside-out.


From the distinctively Italian interior design to the every nuance of the vehicle, the 695 is extraordinarily special. And it makes certain you'll notice. We detailed the leather, interior trim and every inch of the carbon-fiber components ensuring a perfect delivery.


Even Jaeger designed a special instrument panel for the 695.


Right in the center of the dashboard sits the turbo gauge. It means business and doesn't mind showing it.


Individualized badging to remind you that you're in something special!


Immaculate paintwork finish within a shortened time-frame.


The tuned-up 1.4 turbocharged engine pushes 180 bhp!


We perfected the matte grey wheels and worked over every section of the car. The more compact dimensions meant that even the slightest imperfections would be more distinctive.


Here's a look at the polished Abarth "Record Monza" exhaust system which has variable back-pressure allowing for an exciting exhaust note and loads of pop during gear-shifts!


Parting shot of the Scuderia stripes...

Hope you enjoyed it! ;-)

[macdude]

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So how do you correct carbon fiber?

We're talking specifically about "wet" carbon-fiber as opposed to pre-preg vacuum-formed dry carbon. Wet carbon-fiber is layered together using resins and in many cases have imperfections. Orange-peel texturing can be improved including top-coat imperfections corrected. The resins can sometimes be unpredictable so always perform a test in a small spot first as a barometer.

[macdude]

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I can't put this into words...this has got to be the standard of detailing to say the least. Wow...thanks. Thanks.

Thank you

[Motorsports-X]

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Bikes are tough work! We spend at least double the time on bikes as we do cars because everything has to be done manually and due to the size of the bike's components, it forces you to place even greater "detail"(pun intended) on each of them. Check out a few of the Italian brands like Hydropress and LavorPro but take note that the maintenance on these babies ain't for the faint-of-heart

thanks for that. the maintenance isnt a problem. ill check them out.

[davey g-force]

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Working with the large expanse of carbon-fiber meant extra-care as each carbon-fiber section requires thorough paintwork mapping and specific correction work.

So how do you correct carbon fiber?

[MrSmoothTouch]

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I can't put this into words...this has got to be the standard of detailing to say the least. Wow...thanks. Thanks.

[macdude]

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We got a chance to work with the Lamborghini Superleggera LP570-4. It's not only the most agile bull in the range but also the lightest at 1,340 kg(dry-weight). Offered in a limited color option, this example arrived painted in*Arancio Borealis, a stunning pearlescent color scheme. We spent a week transforming this ultra-lightweight supercar into a display masterpiece. Working our way from the exterior all the way into the interiors to produce our Signature Series finish!

Here's some behind-the-scenes photos of the Superleggera going through it's detailing paces:

Non-carbon ceramics meant a fair bit of time was spent removing the hardened brake-dust and tar.

And here's the car undergoing testing after our proprietary track-use hydrophobic coating system is applied and fully-cured. It offers quite simply an unmatched paintwork protection system with the most minimum of care required.

The carbon fiber components get detailed into a flawless state and treated with our advanced coating system as well...

Working with the large expanse of carbon-fiber meant extra-care as each carbon-fiber section requires thorough paintwork mapping and specific correction work.

The engine bay turns spotless!

The cabin gets our magic with specialized dry steam-cleaning machines and Alcantara

[macdude]

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So whats the chances I can get on a plan to Malaysia and learn how to really detail? I do bikes myself. And man.. i get some bad ones. ive seen chrome so pitted that you cant do anything with it but the customers dont get that lol.

By the way, any chance i could get a link to that make/model steamer? that thing would come in SERIOUSLY handy for the bikes i do. lots of cracks and crevices you cant get to on those things. And maybe by chance do you have any suggestions for really really dirty door jambs? (i assume steam is the best)

Bikes are tough work! We spend at least double the time on bikes as we do cars because everything has to be done manually and due to the size of the bike's components, it forces you to place even greater "detail"(pun intended) on each of them. Check out a few of the Italian brands like Hydropress and LavorPro but take note that the maintenance on these babies ain't for the faint-of-heart

[Motorsports-X]

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So whats the chances I can get on a plan to Malaysia and learn how to really detail? I do bikes myself. And man.. i get some bad ones. ive seen chrome so pitted that you cant do anything with it but the customers dont get that lol.

By the way, any chance i could get a link to that make/model steamer? that thing would come in SERIOUSLY handy for the bikes i do. lots of cracks and crevices you cant get to on those things. And maybe by chance do you have any suggestions for really really dirty door jambs? (i assume steam is the best)

[smack]

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LOL. Thats great.

[davey g-force]

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lol - nice one!

[macdude]

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Thanks guys!

Here's a little weekend tongue-in-cheek humor we circulated to our clients: