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Adam's Polishes · 11-17-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by km9v

Nice work. You would think that a Ferrari would have a better paint job to start with.

You'd think, but sadly not the case. The orange peel on a $200k car is just about as bad as it is on a $20k car.... as Todd demonstrated the work required to improve it is pretty substantial and I'm sure Ferrari couldn't turn out cars at a reasonable rate with that kind of finish without substantial cost or time added. Also, the number of people who would genuinely care enough to notice is probably pretty small. Visit any exotic get together and count how many 6 figure cars have paint that looks like its been washed with a push broom and a bucket of playground sand.

On a side note the 458 has to be their sexiest car yet... that thing just oozes beauty.

nealdiwes · 11-17-2010, 05:57 PM

GREAT WORK ON A BEAUTIFUL CAR!!

Todd@properautocare.com · 11-21-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by km9v

Nice work. You would think that a Ferrari would have a better paint job to start with.

Ferrari has to pay bills and keep overhead down just like everybody else :(

Remember that Ferrari is a low volume manufacturer, and they are responsible for some of the most cutting edge performance in the world, and this costs money. In order for them to stay viable they have to keep costs down.

Regarding the orange peel, this is common place (and will likely get worse) as enviromentally friendly (water based) paints continue to take market share. As far as the swirls and scratches, it is no different than any dealership. Why pay a true professional 40-50/hour to wash and detail the cars when you can have the lot boy wash it for 8/hour with a brush.

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Originally Posted by nealdiwes

GREAT WORK ON A BEAUTIFUL CAR!!

Thank you!

mbrusco103 · 11-21-2010, 08:00 PM

wow that ferrari looks amazing!
good instructions too

lets_go_bills · 11-21-2010, 09:39 PM

Gorgeous, gorgeous car.

WiccaJew · 11-21-2010, 11:40 PM

THAT CAR IS SEXY, i think im going to faint

Todd@properautocare.com · 11-24-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mbrusco103

wow that ferrari looks amazing!
good instructions too

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Originally Posted by lets_go_bills

Gorgeous, gorgeous car.

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Originally Posted by WiccaJew

THAT CAR IS SEXY, i think im going to faint

Thank you guys for all the compliments!!

Duper · 11-24-2010, 01:45 PM

You are a craftsman in the truest sense of the word. That looks absolutely AMAZING.

SILVER BULLITT · 11-27-2010, 03:34 AM

absolutely amazing work !!!!

68vert · 11-30-2010, 07:27 PM

Amazing write up. Nice to see the attention to detail in the step by step process and photos. It is amazing how many people swear their Camaro has no orange peel. I think a lot of people need glasses.

SlowSS · 11-30-2010, 08:14 PM

Very nice write up and the results are just pure perfection!!!

Ironheadspearo · 12-09-2010, 10:44 AM

You are alot braver than I..... excellent job and wonderful write up

11-21-2010, 08:00 PM	#18
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	wow that ferrari looks amazing! good instructions too __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

11-21-2010, 09:39 PM	#19
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Gorgeous, gorgeous car. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

11-21-2010, 11:40 PM	#20
WiccaJew Drives: Black & Blue 1SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Back In The Desert Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	THAT CAR IS SEXY, i think im going to faint __________________ ARH 1 7/8 headers, ARH 3" XPIPE, MBRP 3" Catback

11-24-2010, 01:45 PM	#22
Duper Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 299	You are a craftsman in the truest sense of the word. That looks absolutely AMAZING. __________________

11-27-2010, 03:34 AM	#23
SILVER BULLITT Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS MONSTER Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	absolutely amazing work !!!! __________________ HP MONSTER' SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUILT, LMR CAI, CUSTOM GRIND CAM, CUSTOM BUILT CNC PORTED AND POLISHED HEADS, FAST 102MM INTAKE MANIFOLD,ARH LONG TUBES AND HIGH FLOW CATS, BIGGER INJECTORS, VALVES SPRINGS RETAINERS, MGW SHORT SHIFTER, EIBACH SPRINGS, FACTORY CHROMED WHEELS, BLACKED OUT EMBLEMS, BLACKED OUT ROOF,BLACKED OUT MARKERS, 3.5 INCH ELECTRONIC CUTOUTS, FLOWMASTERS, ZEX WET 150 SHOT, FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF =630 REAR WHEEL TORQUE ,AND 600 REAR WHEEL HORSEPOWER MY JOURNALhttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...02#post2023802 SOON TWIN TURBO SETUP

11-17-2010, 05:57 PM	#16
nealdiwes Drives: 2011 camaro ls Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lafayette, la Posts: 219	GREAT WORK ON A BEAUTIFUL CAR!!

11-30-2010, 07:27 PM	#24
68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 744 View My Garage	Amazing write up. Nice to see the attention to detail in the step by step process and photos. It is amazing how many people swear their Camaro has no orange peel. I think a lot of people need glasses. __________________ 2010 SIM SS/RS see garage for mods

11-30-2010, 08:14 PM	#25
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	Very nice write up and the results are just pure perfection!!!

12-09-2010, 10:44 AM	#26
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	You are alot braver than I..... excellent job and wonderful write up __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD