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  1. LarryF

    LarryF Karting

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    #1 LarryF, Jan 30, 2013
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    I'm looking at one now and was curious if the Lorica has a naturally faded ratty look to it(sorry not really sure how to describe it) or if in fact this is really faded. I have attached a picture for review.

    Thanks

    Larry
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  2. CornersWell

    CornersWell F1 Rookie

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    #2 CornersWell, Jan 30, 2013
    Ours is nowhere near that bad, but it will almost certainly depend on the amount of exposure to UV rays and the elements.

    CW
     
  3. Scalper

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    #3 Scalper, Jan 30, 2013
    never noticed any signs of fading/wear of the Lorica on my car despite its rather high mileage (now close to 20.000km)
     
  4. LarryF

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    #4 LarryF, Jan 30, 2013
    yeah, this car has a little over 3,000 miles on it. The rest of the interior was in superb condition but all of the Lorica looks this way. I was kinda shocked given the mileage vs appearance. And of course, all the switches etc need to be redone. I turned one of the air dials and my fingers were covered in goo!
     
  5. HardTen

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    #5 HardTen, Jan 30, 2013
    That looks like excessive wear to me. My Barchetta has over 11,000 miles and it doesn't look anything like that at all. That looks like something was rubbing against it for some period of time.
     
  6. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #6 Ferrari 360 CS, Jan 30, 2013
    Doesnt look too bad to me. Friends 550B has 2500 miles on the clock and also has the faded look, hard to compare but will take a picture and post here as a comparison. However it looks to me like this material had a faded look when new.
     
  7. canadianferrarista

    canadianferrarista Formula 3

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    #7 canadianferrarista, Jan 31, 2013
    I second this sentiment.
    My car is nowhere near that amount of deterioration, just slight fading.
     
  8. LarryF

    LarryF Karting

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    #8 LarryF, Jan 31, 2013
    the previous owner was around 6 feet, seems like he rested his arm there when cruising around town? Or he had a lap dog sitting there.......

    I was curious as to the overall faded look of the material as I have never run across one before.

    Any pix from owners for comparison would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks
     
  9. Scalper

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    #9 Scalper, Jan 31, 2013
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    this was mine when it had about 17 thousand kms

    I'll take some detailed pictures of the transmission tunnel the first time I'm with the car
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  10. BRADAN

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    #10 BRADAN, Jan 31, 2013
    Really common to see that washed out look. I reupholstered a full dash this year in Black Alcantara. It's not the correct factory material but give it the same exact look with a jet black finish.

    I'm sure 30 years from now we will be fighting over the original material or looms when these start getting restored. Similar to mouse hair.
     
  11. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #11 Ferrari 360 CS, Feb 2, 2013
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  12. LarryF

    LarryF Karting

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    #12 LarryF, Feb 2, 2013
    wow, big difference
     

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