Heck I Change Brands and I Still Get Black - Ferrari 360

[Totoland Mach]

This 360 came in the lineup at the shop for detail (waiting on some gaskets of some sort), so I got an early start. I was able to pull the wheels while the car was on the service lift and wash + put a coat of Collinite Insulator on them. It also gave me an opportunity to clean the fender wells with some APC followed by some quick detailer.

Wheel inner rim after Insulator Wax

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_Wheel_Collinite.jpg

Then, while the car is in the air, I tackled the exhaust tips and the belly pan tunnel. I used the Mother's foam polish ball with Wenol after cleaning them initially with #0000 steel wool and some generic liquid polish.

Before

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_ExhaustTipsBefore.jpg

After(s)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_ExhaustTipsPolished.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_ExhaustTipsPolished2.jpg

After mounting the wheels, I backed it outside for a quick wash and dry, then moved it to the detail bay to look at the paint.

Got some serious swirl-a-tation going on...not a lot of scratches, but the finish needed some good polishing.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360Ferrari_SwirlsCloseup.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360Ferrari_SwirlsFender.jpg

I had a ton of taping to do as the car is approx. 40% clear bra'd (including the entire hood). Then I decided to see which product(s) are going to bring the finish up to my level.

I ended up with Menzerna Intensive Polish on a polish pad and that seemed to be the product that worked. Kept the rotary at 1,000 rpm and worked slowly, but here's a sample of the fender:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_AfterMenzernaFender.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_AfterMenzernaFender2.jpg

I have a full day with the car tomorrow and will get some decent sunshine pics.

Toto

[blk45]

Looking good Toto! I knew you would be getting some nice eye candy to work on.

[Gary Sword]

Toto and black just seem to go together. That front fender looks great.

[Truls]

Make that Ferrari proud again.....

looking forward to the total detail...

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_AfterMenzernaFender2.jpg


Something about that above shot is just sexy....the curves of the car and the angle of the shot really reminds me a a very beautiful part of a womans body!

Black cars just migrate to you..obviously they know where to come for the "royal treatment"!

I love using 845IW on rims..works very well.

[Tonya]

Wheel inner rim after Insulator Wax

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_Wheel_Collinite.jpg

Then I decided to see which product(s) are going to bring the finish up to my level.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_AfterMenzernaFender.jpg
Toto
Love that you did the wheels Toto... I think it will make Gary feel better! I enjoyed the comment "bring the finish up to my level" we wouldn't expect anything else from you :D It's looking great! Can't wait to see the rest!

[klumzypinoy]

Can't wait to see the rest of the detail! I bet you're gonna use Souveran :p

[AL417]

Your teaser pics are killing me. I can't wait to see this car completely detailed with full pics. You always do such beautiful work. Heck I'd be disappointed if this car was any other color than black.

[P1et]

Toto, the master of DARKNES!!! Great work, great work! Frankly, I'd be afraid to even breathe near one of those. Top work!

[Totoland Mach]

Well, moving right along towards perfection: I finished polishing this wonderful car this afternoon. I am taking an extra amount of time because the owner can bring additional business to the shop...he's, how you say, "connected" LOL

Here's some pics after washing off the Menzerna dust.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_OutsideWashedAfterPolishing2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_InShopReadyForWaxing2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_OutsideWashedAfterPolishing.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_OutsideFenderReflection.jpg

I have to say, this type of paint correction is very different from the BMW's. I rarely use a compound (except for the most stubborn scratch) and pretty much keep to Meg's 83 and Menzerna IP or 106. They finish out extremely well.

I'll try to get some full sun shots tomorroe.

Toto

[supercharged]

I see you are creating work of art! Great job!

[Tonya]

Toto your work blows me away every time! P1et is right, you are the master of darkness! WOW... thanks for taking the time to share! I am sure you will get additional business from this job!

[dannythekid]

beautiful

[blk45]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/Ferrari%20360%20Black/360_OutsideFenderReflection.jpg



Toto

This looks like a new sig pic. Looks great Toto, no surprise there! :cheers: