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  1. 285ferrari

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    #1 285ferrari, Dec 24, 2008
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    Thought I would share some pics with you guys of a 456 interior plastic parts I recently refinished. I did 24 pieces in all. here are a few shots --some before and some after.. Done plenty of 550 jobs, but not a full 456 car yet until now..I even had little car stickers made up for the hood release since once it is stripped the symbol is gone. Enjoy..
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  2. mercedesbenze55amg

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    #2 mercedesbenze55amg, Dec 24, 2008
    Wow thats an amazing job! Kudos to you!
     
  3. bundas

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    #3 bundas, Dec 24, 2008
    and you even have talent, fab. job congratulations
     
  4. Tifosi66

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    #4 Tifosi66, Dec 24, 2008
    Nice job Robbie..:) Your attention to the tiny detail(s) sums up your great craftsmanship.
     
  5. Pcar928fan

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    #5 Pcar928fan, Dec 24, 2008
    WOW...those pieces had just turned to JUNK and you brought them back to life! Why are the so crappy to begin with. The oldest 456 is barely 13 years old (at least in the US), how the hell did they get so junky looking in such a short time? Your work is AMAZING though! They look brand new! Can't even imagine what those parts would have cost if you had called up a Ferrari dealer and asked them to send them to you!

    Excellent job!
    James
     
  6. RacerX_GTO

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    #6 RacerX_GTO, Dec 25, 2008
    Rejuvenating anything Ferrari, is a very good thing! :) Nice work Robbie
     
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    #7 F129b, Dec 25, 2008
    Maranello knows no equal to you Robbie.
     
  8. Rex71

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    #8 Rex71, Dec 25, 2008
    Amazing job.
     
  9. 285ferrari

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    #9 285ferrari, Dec 25, 2008
    There are many guesses as to why the stuff gets sticky and gooey. I believe it has alot to do with UV light and sun exposure. 13 years isn't nothing. I just did door handle buckets on a 2006 F430.. They were disgusting, sticky and nasty just after 2 years......
     
  10. open roads

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    #10 open roads, Dec 25, 2008
    That's nice. Thanks for being a soldier in the small army we keep for such things.
     
  11. open roads

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    #11 open roads, Dec 25, 2008
    I was just thinking, and I'm aware of some of your other work. Isn't there a way to source a translucent plate so that we don't loose the lights?

    Just really curious.

    Great job regardless.
     
  12. Pcar928fan

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    #12 Pcar928fan, Dec 25, 2008
    Sounds like the Italians need to go back to the drawing board with how they make plastic parts! The Germans are not very good but their stuff is MUCH longer lasting than this stuff in cars costing 2X 3X more money... that is just sad, but I am glad you are out there to make it right because someday I will probably need your help!

    James
     
  13. kara

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    #13 kara, Dec 25, 2008
    Yep I agree...great job!
     
  14. SonomaRik

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    #14 SonomaRik, Dec 26, 2008
    you do good work. Glad you are here.
     
  15. 285ferrari

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    #15 285ferrari, Dec 26, 2008
    Yes, all the newer ones I have seen from Ricambi are are that way....
     
  16. Bullfighter

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    #16 Bullfighter, Dec 26, 2008
    Nice work on the resto, but...

    This is really appalling. A 2006 F430?! I understand how maybe something was wrong with the plastic in the 348 (first Ferrari to have a lot of plastic bits), but after 20 years it's beyond inexcusable.

    I've had three Honda Civics with black plastic interior parts that held up fine for years, and two of them were parked outside most of the time.

    That said, I had an early Merc SLK where the red-colored plastic flaked off in the interior, so maybe plastic quality has an inverse relationship to vehicle price.
     

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