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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by Jonkheer, Dec 7, 2013.

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  1. Jonkheer

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    #1 Jonkheer, Dec 7, 2013
    Not the 2 bucket method :(

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15s4JEbjiSw]Ferrari LaFerrari Carwash! - YouTube[/ame]
     
  2. GrigioGuy

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    #2 GrigioGuy, Dec 7, 2013
    This is no surprise. Ferrari has been doing this for decades.
     
  3. ASK328

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    #3 ASK328, Dec 7, 2013
    ahhhhhhhh - every Ferrari that has been produced has been through that car wash.

    Its a car.
     
  4. Simon^2

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    #4 Simon^2, Dec 7, 2013
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    #5 GTE, Dec 7, 2013
    don't worry, the future owner will never know.
     
  6. Jonkheer

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    #6 Jonkheer, Dec 7, 2013
    Ok, did not know that.

    Yes it is a car, but do you put your Ferrari through the carwash?
    I sure don't!

    Lol.

    Probably not, but still.....
     
  7. ASK328

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    #7 ASK328, Dec 7, 2013
    I don't but they put mine through one ! - could also be looking for leaks.
     
  8. JeremyJon

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    #8 JeremyJon, Dec 7, 2013
    the remaining camo vinyl makes me think it's a mule, in which case it will never be owned by anyone, and besides it's a spray only touchless wash, just to get road dust off, not a big deal
     
  9. Jakuzzi

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    #9 Jakuzzi, Dec 8, 2013
    That "car" is now worth $11,557.75, at MOST!!!! :)
     
  10. piratepress

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    #10 piratepress, Dec 8, 2013
    I love all the Ferrari workers walking by who don't even give it a second look. They're so used to see the LaF that it's no big deal to them.
     
  11. REALZEUS

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    #11 REALZEUS, Dec 8, 2013
    A few years ago the 5th Gear TV show researched into this matter. They found out that automatic car washes are harmless for the car and the second best way of cleaning a car, right after a professional detailing. The worst method was the classic bucket and sponge, as it accumulates grind that can harm the colour.
     
  12. alfas

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    #12 alfas, Dec 8, 2013
    no one asked for the SN number???
     
  13. Remy Zero

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    #13 Remy Zero, Dec 8, 2013
    It just went through a robot made rain...what's the big deal? They probably tracked it, and it was just a simple washdown to get rid of debris
     
  14. Veedub00

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    #14 Veedub00, Dec 9, 2013
    isn't there an old video of an F40 prototype doing the same thing?
     
  15. TheMayor

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    #15 TheMayor, Dec 9, 2013
    It's just a car.
     
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    #16 ClassicFerrari, Dec 9, 2013
    Proof right from the factory that they don't melt. But nobody listens!
     
  17. TheMayor

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    #17 TheMayor, Dec 9, 2013
    Actually, the guy smoking the cigarette was pretty classic. :)
     
  18. TheMayor

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    #18 TheMayor, Dec 9, 2013
    On Ebay next week

    2014 LaFerrari. Low mileage, one owner, "hybrid drive", no stories, only washed once -- but at the factory!
     
  19. Ferrarista3

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    #19 Ferrarista3, Dec 9, 2013
    It's a touchless car wash. I don't see the issue.
     
  20. TheMayor

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    #20 TheMayor, Dec 9, 2013
    It will be touched more here than most of it's owners ever will. :)
     
  21. Jonkheer

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    #21 Jonkheer, Dec 9, 2013
    Lol you guys crack me up :D
    Offcourse it does not melt :)
    Did not know it is only a spray wash.

    I don't use a sponge but a wash glove with 2 buckets.
    This way most of the dirt is not in the glove.
     
  22. Bas

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    #22 Bas, Dec 10, 2013
    The big issue is that when you hold it under some expensive light with a magnifying glass you can see some minuscule scratches that some guy with a paint thickness measuring gadget can get rid of for you for just £7000.



    In other words, it's a non issue :D.
     
  23. Mr. Francesco

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    #23 Mr. Francesco, Dec 10, 2013
    I don't see a problem with this.
     
  24. Jakuzzi

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    #24 Jakuzzi, Dec 10, 2013

    Wise words by a wise man...... :)
     
  25. Jacky_F40

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    #25 Jacky_F40, Dec 12, 2013
    It's not car wash but leakage test. This tunnel simulates all forms of rain that can undergo the car, from the big storm to high pressure washing.
     
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