Upcoming Ferrari 458 Italia - advice needed

[DetailedTaco]

Never done a 458 before, but I can tell you from my first luxury sports car detail (Aston), its nerve racking at first. But once you get into your groove it just seems to become like any other car. Like stated before, prep is key. I went over just about every square inch of that car to inspect the paint.

Your results are always top-notch. Cant wait to see that Ferrari sparkle like new!

 

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

Thanks for the offer - I will be sending you a PM shortly.



I have already established that they are indeed carbon ceramic.

My usual go-to wheel cleaner is Meguiars All Wheel and Tire Cleaner, which I do not think is a wise option on these. I also have AF Imperial and am hoping that a weak dilution will do the trick.

Would anyone know if using an iron remover such as AF Iron Out will be safe to use - thinking of rather spraying it onto a MF towel and wiping it onto the wheels instead of spraying and risk getting some on the rotors?

I've seen people cover the rotors and calipers with a plastic bag before using iron x on these braking systems.


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[lawrenceSA]

I've seen people cover the rotors and calipers with a plastic bag before using iron x on these braking systems.[/URL]

That sounds like a great idea - thanks!

You know I never understand why people feel the need to take their discussions to PM's?


In fact, I'm just the opposite, I prefer people to "talk" on the public side of the forum.

Mike, to bring the discussion back onto the forum, so to speak, here is the list of products I PM'd Cosmin.


I only use a Dual Action machine (megs equivalent) and have a range of pads:

LC CCS Orange/White/Black
LC Flat green
LC Cyan
LC Tangerine
LC Crimson
Menzerna Black

I usually use Menzerna polishes and have
FG400
PG1000
PF2500
SF4000
SF4500

I also use Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish from time to time (have not used 105/205)

I have a few glazes
Poorboys white Diamond
Chemical Guys Black light
Chemical Guys wet mirror finish

LSP's are:
Collinite 845
Petes 53
Smartwax Smartsealant
Meguiars NXT

Wheel cleaners:
Meguiars All Wheel and tire Cleaner
Autofinesse Imperial concentrate
Can easily grab some Sonax FE (if that is a better option?)

Decontamination
AF oblitarate
AF Iron out
Clay Magic Blue clay

My initial game plan is to try get the wheels done only using shampoo, and if required go with a weak dilution of AF Imperial. I will de-tar and de-iron (AF Iron out) unless someone here advised not to (with a good reason as to why). The idea of blocking off the rotors with a plastic bag or similar is a good one.

In terms of decontaminating the paint, will it still be safe to use AF oblitarare/Iron Out? Is there anything on the Ferrari in terms of rubber trim/emblems/carbon fiber bits etc where these products could cause damage?

Polishing will be my usual approach of least aggressive combo + test spots till I dial in something that works.

I am then contemplating Blacklight for a little something/something - remember I will not be targeting 100% correction so if the BL offers a little filling at the end I am ok with that.

LSP I thinking SmartSealant topped with Pete's.

If anyone sees any fundamental flaws in my planned approach, I would appreciate some feedback.

Thanks and regards

Lawrence

 

[lawrenceSA]

I am getting my hands on some Scholls S3 Gold to try out - not sure how I feel about testing out a new product for the first time on this car, however the feedback I have had so far on the Scholls is all very positive so I may just give it a go.

If anyone has any comments about it, good or bad etc I would love to hear them...