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    Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    This low mile Maranello came in to be prepared for the Cavallino Classic event in Palm Beach Florida this coming January. While in already fantastic shape for an almost 12 year old vehicle, it needed to be taken a step further. Over the course of 42 hours, a wheels off, paint corrective, concours preparation detail was performed.

    Through the process of pictures you will see the before and after of the undercarriage detailing, the wheel polishing and sealing, as well as the paint correction and nano ceramic coating afterwords. Hope to announce a Platinum award from this event!

    The wheels were removed to tend to the undercarriage and wheel wells, as well as the wheels themselves. Here are some before and afters




    Wheels were also completely cleaned, polished and sealed, many qtips were sacrificed for the bolts






    The backsides needed the most attention...






    The Fronts however, turned immaculate! Lots of shine from the polished lips




    Then it was on to the paint work, which was showing consistent depth through out, with a few sanding defects here and there, assumed from the factory. Commonly found, even on current model Ferraris! Here is the before condition, while it has some swirls and rids, overall good condition for an uncorrected car over a decade old.










    After about 14 hours of polishing work, the defects were completely removed and the depth and gloss was restored. These photos were shot before the Ceramic was applied.








    Some outside sun shots, after the ceramic coating was applied, to show the corrected paint condition




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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!


    Gloss and Reflection shots!








    Finished Profile photos of the Maranello!







    As always, thanks for looking! Any feedback and comments welcome and appreciated!

    Nick Oakes
    Serving the Greater Philadelphia Area and the Rest of the Northeast!

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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    NICE!!!

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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    Top notch detail right there.....nice work
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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    Beautiful work.

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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    Nice job turning that car into a work of art. What products did you use on the wheels?

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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    Looks like the paint is still wet! The rims came out great!
    Beautiful job.
    Good luck getting the platinum.

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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    Great job.

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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    You really did some outstanding work on that Ferrari, it's plain to see your a total pro. Thanks for sharing with on this cold,wet winter day. Makes me long for spring to come so I can get out my detailing paraphernalia and get to work on my autos.

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    Re: Ferrari 550 Maranello - Prepared for Cavallino by Oakes!

    I love these older V12's now. Nice job pal

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