16M just back from Topaz Detailing London

Russell996 · 10-30-2011, 02:16 AM

I'm new to this forum, following the issues on FChat seems a number of us have jumped ship.
Thought some pics of my recently detailed 16M might be a good way to start!

Car is 'Nuovo Rosso F1' 3 layer paint.

(I've many shots of the process if anyone is interested and to those who already seen the pictures on FC - many apologies.)

550JM · 10-30-2011, 02:35 AM

Awesome! I'd love to see more pics!
Do you have before pics as well?

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 10-30-2011, 02:45 AM

Phenomenal !!! That is a homerun. w/ smiles Jimmy

550JM · 10-30-2011, 03:08 AM

Do these guys have a website you could post?

StefVan · 10-30-2011, 03:12 AM

It's the first time I see the right usage of the word "detailing" ! THIS IS IT ! What an amazing result ! Absolutely stunning Russ!

Russell996 · 10-30-2011, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 550JM

Do these guys have a website you could post?

Topaz Detailing

Russell996 · 10-30-2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 550JM

Awesome! I'd love to see more pics!
Do you have before pics as well?

Thanks for all the kind remarks.

Some pics before and after showing a bit of the process involved. This was detailed to stage 4 which they term as 99% correction (I think). The process is very thorough, before they start they go over the whole car checking the paint integrity, pleased to say they confirmed all paint is factory original, they always check the depth of each of the paint layers before starting work (3 in this case). Even the underside is polished! Result is stunning.

Boxer · 10-30-2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

Phenomenal !!! That is a homerun. w/ smiles Jimmy

+1, just stunning.

Great color combination on a 16M as well.

champagne612 · 10-30-2011, 04:47 AM

Stunning 16M and the three layer paint along with the extra CF is just perfect.

I still have my eye on a Fuji Bianco - any concerns with touch ups on the three layer paint?

Huge fan of the clear bra product - your 16M doesn't appear to have it installed.

Russell996 · 10-30-2011, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by champagne612

Stunning 16M and the three layer paint along with the extra CF is just perfect.

I still have my eye on a Fuji Bianco - any concerns with touch ups on the three layer paint?

Huge fan of the clear bra product - your 16M doesn't appear to have it installed.

I think this is where protection products have moved on in recent years, I have protection on front bumper, complete bonnet, half front wings, mirrors, carbon skirts and various edges that might be prone to chips. The detailing did include treating the bra product to give the clearest possible finish - works well I think!

You can see where the bra stops on the wings in the picture, the blue tape coming up from the bumper to the headlight and then across to the bonnet shows the edge.

Even in strong sunlight where the 3 layer paint sings you have to look for the bra and then you are looking for the edge on top of the wings rather than for a colour change - the quality of colour transmission through the bra is 100%. You honestly wouldn't know it is fitted.

champagne612 · 10-30-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

I think this is where protection products have moved on in recent years, I have protection on front bumper, complete bonnet, half front wings, mirrors, carbon skirts and various edges that might be prone to chips. The detailing did include treating the bra product to give the clearest possible finish - works well I think!

You can see where the bra stops on the wings in the picture, the blue tape coming up from the bumper to the headlight and then across to the bonnet shows the edge.

Even in strong sunlight where the 3 layer paint sings you have to look for the bra and then you are looking for the edge on top of the wings rather than for a colour change - the quality of colour transmission through the bra is 100%. You honestly wouldn't know it is fitted.

I completely agree - just curious about the triple layer paint worries.

My 612 has full hood bumpers lower areas and misc areas including the door handles and trunk to guard against my wife

Killer58 · 10-30-2011, 06:02 AM

Stunning results Russell !

wetpet · 10-30-2011, 06:07 AM

congrats on your detailer using a paint meter. good sign. do those pics represent the true color? is the tile floor white or grey? i think the white balance of the pics may be off. Great looking car. I'm sure you are in love....

an aside. do they also call that color nuovo rosso scuderia?

Russell996 · 10-30-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wetpet

congrats on your detailer using a paint meter. good sign. do those pics represent the true color? is the tile floor white or grey? i think the white balance of the pics may be off. Great looking car. I'm sure you are in love....

an aside. do they also call that color nuovo rosso scuderia?

You are correct about the colour representation, strip lights were a problem. Sunlight brings out a much more orange colour. I have seen the colour called 'Nuovo Rosso F1', 'Rosso F1 2007' and 'Nuovo Rosso Scuderia'. The ppg code under the bonnet shows 'Nuovo Rosso F1'.

barcheta · 10-30-2011, 07:00 AM

What an incredible looking paintjob. Nicely done!

430Addict · 10-30-2011, 08:13 AM

Russ, better than showroom condition. Puts Ferrari to shame. They would possibly sell more cars if they all arrived in this condition.

550JM · 11-10-2011, 11:06 PM

Hey Russel,
From a very reliable source I heard yesterday that you are not driving the car but spending many hours in your garage just looking at it?? :-)
Went over to see the guys yesterday to have a chat and discuss what they could do for me and my 550 and I must say I am very impressed! Very nice guys and totally crazy about detailing. I was lucky as there was a 430 (from a customer from Bahrein..) they were just finishing and a brandnew R8 sitting in the workshop. They can't wait to get their hands on my car so I decided to give it a go. I'll be driving to the UK, via France/tunnel and then take the leap of faith of driving to, and through London which I normally only do by cab...

Russell996 · 11-10-2011, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 550JM

Hey Russel,
From a very reliable source I heard yesterday that you are not driving the car but spending many hours in your garage just looking at it?? :-)
Went over to see the guys yesterday to have a chat and discuss what they could do for me and my 550 and I must say I am very impressed! Very nice guys and totally crazy about detailing. I was lucky as there was a 430 (from a customer from Bahrein..) they were just finishing and a brandnew R8 sitting in the workshop. They can't wait to get their hands on my car so I decided to give it a go. I'll be driving to the UK, via France/tunnel and then take the leap of faith of driving to, and through London which I normally only do by cab...

Jeroen
Well have to say I've spent more hours than normal just looking at it! LOL. Half the enjoyment is the look, the other half is most definitely the drive.

Guys at Topaz are truly passionate, I'm sure they will do a superb job!

Barry · 11-11-2011, 01:20 AM

Wow how did I miss this thread? Beautiful 16M and what impressive detail work...

550JM · 11-11-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Jeroen
Well have to say I've spent more hours than normal just looking at it! LOL. Half the enjoyment is the look, the other half is most definitely the drive.

Guys at Topaz are truly passionate, I'm sure they will do a superb job!

Why not get your a** of that couch in your garage when I leave the train in the UK and let your gorgeous 16M guide me and my 550 to Kensington? I'll have the motorway to London vacuum cleaned for you so you will not get your bottom dirty

10-30-2011, 02:16 AM	#1
Russell996 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK. New Forest. Ferrari Life Posts: 159 Name: Russell	16M just back from Topaz Detailing London I'm new to this forum, following the issues on FChat seems a number of us have jumped ship. Thought some pics of my recently detailed 16M might be a good way to start! Car is 'Nuovo Rosso F1' 3 layer paint. (I've many shots of the process if anyone is interested and to those who already seen the pictures on FC - many apologies.) Attached Images

10-30-2011, 04:47 AM	#9
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,625 Name: Doug	Stunning 16M and the three layer paint along with the extra CF is just perfect. I still have my eye on a Fuji Bianco - any concerns with touch ups on the three layer paint? Huge fan of the clear bra product - your 16M doesn't appear to have it installed. 612 Nuvolari 16M Grigio Ferro

10-30-2011, 06:07 AM	#13
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,599 Name: Ed	congrats on your detailer using a paint meter. good sign. do those pics represent the true color? is the tile floor white or grey? i think the white balance of the pics may be off. Great looking car. I'm sure you are in love.... an aside. do they also call that color nuovo rosso scuderia? Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife! Last edited by wetpet; 10-30-2011 at 06:14 AM.

10-30-2011, 07:00 AM	#15
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,394 Name: JB	What an incredible looking paintjob. Nicely done! Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

11-10-2011, 11:06 PM	#17
550JM Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Netherlands Ferrari Life Posts: 547 Name: Jeroen	Hey Russel, From a very reliable source I heard yesterday that you are not driving the car but spending many hours in your garage just looking at it?? :-) Went over to see the guys yesterday to have a chat and discuss what they could do for me and my 550 and I must say I am very impressed! Very nice guys and totally crazy about detailing. I was lucky as there was a 430 (from a customer from Bahrein..) they were just finishing and a brandnew R8 sitting in the workshop. They can't wait to get their hands on my car so I decided to give it a go. I'll be driving to the UK, via France/tunnel and then take the leap of faith of driving to, and through London which I normally only do by cab... Jeroen Italian bella's: 550 Maranello 7-2000 nero/nero 1974 Ducati 750 Yellow Sport 1974 Ducati 350 Desmo Yellow Sport 2010 Ducati Multistrada Power is nothing without control

10-30-2011, 02:35 AM	#2
550JM Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Netherlands Ferrari Life Posts: 547 Name: Jeroen	Awesome! I'd love to see more pics! Do you have before pics as well?

10-30-2011, 02:45 AM	#3
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Phenomenal !!! That is a homerun. w/ smiles Jimmy

10-30-2011, 03:08 AM	#4
550JM Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Netherlands Ferrari Life Posts: 547 Name: Jeroen	Do these guys have a website you could post?

10-30-2011, 03:12 AM	#5
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 772 Name: Stef	It's the first time I see the right usage of the word "detailing" ! THIS IS IT ! What an amazing result ! Absolutely stunning Russ!

10-30-2011, 06:02 AM	#12
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,418 Name: David	Stunning results Russell !

10-30-2011, 08:13 AM	#16
430Addict Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 391	Russ, better than showroom condition. Puts Ferrari to shame. They would possibly sell more cars if they all arrived in this condition.

11-11-2011, 01:20 AM	#19
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,255	Wow how did I miss this thread? Beautiful 16M and what impressive detail work... Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

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