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Discussion in '348/355' started by ERICZZ, Jul 11, 2006.

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  1. ERICZZ

    ERICZZ Karting

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    #1 ERICZZ, Jul 11, 2006
    Well I needed a mirror triangle mine was cracked and after removing all the crap and refinishing the other parts I ordered a new replacement and as soon as I touched it I was a sticky. No problem I stripped it and painted it in a few minutes just thought it was funny .
     
  2. Janzen

    Janzen Formula Junior

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    #2 Janzen, Jul 11, 2006
    Classic- at least you know it's an authentic part- ha!!!!

    LOL
     
  3. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 No Doubt, Jul 11, 2006
    Classic!
     
  4. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #4 BT, Jul 12, 2006
    Was it listed as 'authentic Ferrari interior part black with fresh sticky film, ready for refinishing'???
    BT
     
  5. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    #5 Husker, Jul 12, 2006
    1. Apply EZ Off.
    2. Scrub like the dickens.
    3. Rinse, lather, and repeat!
     
  6. ERICZZ

    ERICZZ Karting

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    #6 ERICZZ, Jul 12, 2006
    Easy OFF sucks . I used an all purpose cleaner sold by a local detailing supply house call e-50 by quality products .It softens is enough to allow you to scrub it off with a red scatch brite pad . The part was brand new FERRARI in a sealed bag .
     
  7. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #7 BT, Jul 12, 2006
    The bag should not have been sealed. Reference recent Ferrari bulletin regarding rotating atmospheric conditions of plastic parts. You are not supposed to allow the atmospheric conditions to stagnate for more than 4 weeks. This package should have been opened and resealed several times.
    BT
     
  8. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    #8 Ricambi America, Jul 12, 2006
    I'm going to fess up.

    I sold him the part. It was brand new.... and I did warn him in advance that the "brand new" quality stinks. In fact, I have about 10 more of those triangles in stock, and they *ALL* blow monkey butts. Strangely, the 348 console pieces arrive in perfect condition, all the 355 parts are pristine when they arrive, etc. etc. But these mirror triangles absolutely suck.

    Most come sealed in a plastic bag. I have one that is still shrink wrapped on the cardboard backing plate, but I'm afraid to open it and disturb the hermetic seal. It is appaling that Ferrari allows a subcontractor to make this crap. My only theory is that mirror triangles had a gigantic production run in 1990, and they're all still sitting on the shelves in Italy and New Jersey. While they sit in those inventories, they begin to melt and goo. Other items like ashtrays, console plates, etc are in constant production (through a subcontractor, probably), so they remain "fresh".

    I wish we could get an Fchatter in the plastics business to crank out about 100 of these in a normal, standard black plastic.
     
  9. ERICZZ

    ERICZZ Karting

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    #9 ERICZZ, Jul 12, 2006
    I am not complaining . I had a cracked one so I am way better off spending a few minutes cleaning it up and painting it .
     

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