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  1. rmani

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    #1 rmani, Apr 12, 2013
    Wondering if someone has a good shop that will resolve this issue for me. I considered sending them out to be fixed but I don't know how to remove all of the buttons and panels and I don't want to deal with taking it someone and having them remove the parts, then mailing them out, etc...

    Does anyone here know a good shop? This has gotten beyond irritating. I'd like to just bring the car somewhere and have it resolved without having to spend a thousand dollars.
     
  2. malex

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    #2 malex, Apr 12, 2013
    Willing to bet that Bradan could take care of it for you, though not sure of the pricing. Not exactly in NJ but not far away either.

    I also did the DIY route on my 348. It's not as hard as you might think. DIY is your own labor plus ~$75 in materials.
     
  3. rmani

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    #3 rmani, Apr 12, 2013

    what materials did you buy? maybe i will just have to give it a shot bradan is a hike from me.
     
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    #4 malex, Apr 12, 2013
    I documented materials and procedure that I used in the following thread:

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/314469-yet-another-sticky-parts-thread.html

    If you wanted to replicate the soft touch feeling, you could then coat with soft touch coating from Alsa, Alsa Corp | Soft Feeling Paint. But this would get pricey between cost of materials and finding someone who could shoot it properly for you. Also, I haven't found anyone that can attest to its longevity in an auto interior but since it's also designed to be an external coating, my sense is that it would last better than the crap that Ferrari uses.

    If you do go the DIY route, just take your time when removing parts. Not sure about a 360 but some of the plastic bits on a 348 are fragile. There're some helpful tips on removing parts on Stickynomore's web site, Help - Sticky No More, but it's mostly geared towards 348s and 355s (there is a video on removing vent trim rings for 360s).
     
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    #5 rmani, Apr 12, 2013
    couldn't care less about the soft feeling. could i pay you to do mine? since you already have all the materials lol
     
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    #6 malex, Apr 12, 2013
    I'm too expensive ;)
     
  7. markcF355

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    #7 markcF355, Apr 12, 2013
    We do it in house.
    Auto Elite in Tenafly
     
  8. rmani

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    #8 rmani, Apr 13, 2013
    Sent you a pm marc
     
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    #9 rmani, Apr 18, 2013
    just an update guys i'm hoping to visit auto elite tomorrow to get a quote on fixing the sticky parts. will hopefully have this squared away soon!
     
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    #10 RVL Saratoga, Apr 19, 2013
    Cool, please report back! I haven't decided if I'm up to taking the parts off my Quattroporte myself or not.
     
  11. rmani

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    #11 rmani, Apr 19, 2013
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    quick update. i went up to visit auto elite today. Had a chance to meet Mark and Vinnie. Really nice guys. I ended up leaving the car with them right there on the spot and while awaiting a ride to come get me I spent a good while talking cars with Mark. I and am hoping to pick it up as soon as next week with this sticky issue finally resolved!

    They had an incredible shop so I had to share some pics. I will keep everyone updated on the car once I get it back.
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    #12 andrew911, Apr 20, 2013
    Auto elite is awesome...Vinny just did my belt service 2 weeks ago!

    I left you a PM...

    -Andrew
     
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    #13 boxndoc1, Apr 20, 2013
    i have seen autoelite sticky out work its very good ,,
    by the way you had two of my cars in your photo!
    they are great guys and do top work for me ,
     
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    #14 rmani, Apr 21, 2013
    damn haha which ones are yours?
     
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    #15 boxndoc1, Apr 22, 2013
    575,, the bbi (nose exposed)
     
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    #16 boxndoc1, Apr 22, 2013
    back of bbi (sorry) he also has my dino gts under a cover , next time look at it , its a flare /chair car
    needless to say i trust Vincenzo
     
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    #17 rmani, Apr 22, 2013
    holy hell dude you have incredible taste. I love all of those cars, and he did show me the dino because I was asking about it. My jaw dropped when I saw that color I never knew such a color existed on a Ferrari!

    a 575 in a real stick is so rare too. It is one of my most favorite Ferraris of all time. I salute you sir haha.
     
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    #18 rmani, Apr 25, 2013
    another update: i received a call from Mark yesterday and he said the car was done. No more sticky parts! I can't wait I am picking her back up on Saturday and will post some pics and report back.
     
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    #19 rmani, Apr 28, 2013
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    Picked up my car yesterday morning. Incredible guys! Every single sticky part removed, cleaned and reinstalled. My biggest regret...waiting this long to have such an annoying thing corrected. I highly recommend auto elite theyre a great group of guys that do fantastic work. O and they even polished my shift knob which was really showing signs of age. I had no idea the knob was this shiny!
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    #24 andrew911, Apr 29, 2013
    Looks great & thanks for posting the pictures! I have some wear on the power window buttons- not too bad yet, but at least now I know I can simply have Auto Elite do it when my car is in for service if it gets bad enough to bother me...
     

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