Prism Detailing - Ferrari 458 Italia Correction Detail (protected with Gtechniq)

[PrismDetailing]

I was asked to detail this Ferrari 458 Italia. The car has had some bodywork repairs to the front end and I was asked to perfect the paintwork on the whole car and refinish the areas which were worked on. This is how the car was when i arrived:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5679_zps50455a53.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5679_zps50455a53.jpg.html)

The car was deconaminated and then inspected:

Swirls:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5689_zpsf3a50655.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5689_zpsf3a50655.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5688_zpsfdf56f52.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5688_zpsfdf56f52.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5682_zpsd9d34433.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5682_zpsd9d34433.jpg.html)

Paint depth readings:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5683_zps04fb3fb8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5683_zps04fb3fb8.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5684_zps39e0aac7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5684_zps39e0aac7.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5685_zpsd37a8b1d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5685_zpsd37a8b1d.jpg.html)

Correction was done using Scholls Concepts compound and Meguiars MF system...achieving results like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5687_zps90ef0727.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5687_zps90ef0727.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5690_zps10cc18bf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5690_zps10cc18bf.jpg.html)

The paintwork was fully wiped down with panel wipe and then protected with Gtechniq C2v3...the end results looked like this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1086_zpsf36afe21.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1086_zpsf36afe21.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1087_zpsf097efb3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1087_zpsf097efb3.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1088_zpsba6aa9ab.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1088_zpsba6aa9ab.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1094_zps6dc38581.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1094_zps6dc38581.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1095_zps2d30b619.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/DSCF1095_zps2d30b619.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5693_zps89cfe420.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5693_zps89cfe420.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5694_zps8613b60c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5694_zps8613b60c.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5695_zps397acd5e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5695_zps397acd5e.jpg.html)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5701_zpsbf7bf256.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5701_zpsbf7bf256.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5703_zps01228551.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5703_zps01228551.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5704_zpsbadba519.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5704_zpsbadba519.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5711_zps9e225fc4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5711_zps9e225fc4.jpg.html)

The alloys, paintwork, glass and trim was all protected with the Gtechniq C2v3, the exhausts treated to Gtechniq M1 and tyres dressed with Gtechniq T1.

A beading pic:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Robtur/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5697_zpse70fca9a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Robtur/media/Gtechniq%20Ferrari%20458%20Italia/IMG_5697_zpse70fca9a.jpg.html)

and here is a video of the detail with a walk around showing the true depth to the paint:


Prism Detailing Ferrari 458 Italia correction detail Gtechniq - YouTube

Thanks for taking the time to read and view the pics etc....

Robert @ Prism Detailing
Prism Detailing - Car Detailing Specialist (http://www.prismdetailing.co.uk)
FB: PrismDetailingUK

[davey g-force]

Nice work! Beautiful car...

[jamesboyy]

Fully agree with davey g-force beauiful car, and great work you did on that Italian masterpiece

[kochdalton87]

Great job! Keep up the good work.

[MarkD51]

Beautiful work, and a beautiful car. Don't like the black wheels on it though.

So what is C2V3? Is this another "special coating", that the comman man cannot get his/her hands on?
Do we need the "secret decoder ring" to get such?
Mark

[PrismDetailing]

Its a spray sealant, nothing like C1 or Exo but with expected 6 months durability. Not sure about there, but very easy to get here.

[MarkD51]

This is their "Liquid Crystal" product then? Sorry if I sounded sarcastic, seems with many top flight coatings, you need certification to get.

[MarkD51]

I really have great interest in trying some Gtehcniq products again, but I am a little afraid, as I once seemed to have difficulty, and issues using C4.

Why, I don't honestly know, perhaps a lack of experience, first getting my toes wet with a coating.

Would like trying the C1 and EXO, besides a couple others they make.

[BobbyG]

WOW! Absolutely stunning work and when it's on a Ferrari it seems to stand out even more! These coatings have come a long way and are now almost as easy to use as some of the clear sealants available.....:props:

Now what time should I expect you to drop my car off? :laughing:

[PrismDetailing]

I really have great interest in trying some Gtehcniq products again, but I am a little afraid, as I once seemed to have difficulty, and issues using C4.

Why, I don't honestly know, perhaps a lack of experience, first getting my toes wet with a coating.

Would like trying the C1 and EXO, besides a couple others they make.

I like C1 and Exo combination together, best of both worlds with the hardness of the C1 and the hydrophobic properties in Exo its a good level of protection. The reason I didnt opt for that on this Ferrari.....Well put simply, the customer didnt pay for it.

Im a bit of a hit and miss with Gtechniq products, its like a love/hate relationship, once they were consider as some of the best in coatings out there (that could also be down to excellent marketing), but i think personally i would like to try Modesta, but the cost is very high compared to other brands out there.

[MrCleanit]

Beautiful work! That is one sexy car

[MarkD51]

One acquaintance of mine in one of the audio forums has a 458 in the same color, besides a slew of other world class sports cars. He tells me he's been addicted to WG Fuzion lately.

I would imagine if I was in his shoes, I'd probably be the same way, not wanting to seal-coat such a car, I'd probably be touching it every day, and I reckon that's one joy of using Carnaubas.