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  1. David H Jones

    David H Jones Rookie

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    #1 David H Jones, Dec 6, 2019
    Hi All, just taken delivery of my new toy - I’ve always wanted one of these great cars and my buddy bought this great example following an evening playing “What was the car that got away??” We both came up with the same answer, however I could not find one that ticked all the boxes - he did and has enjoyed it for 4 years but earlier this year decided to downsize his collection and offered me first dibs..... its an absolute beauty and we did a deal, now I think he is regretting his decision, however I intend to enjoy it to the full.....
    Only negative is the famed sticky switch issue - I know surgical spirit can be a temp fix but what is the consensus on a long term solution?
    DJ

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  2. wbklink

    wbklink F1 Rookie
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    #2 wbklink, Dec 6, 2019
    Congrats ! welcome to F-chat :)
    Beautiful car enjoy !
     
  3. Laserguru

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    #3 Laserguru, Dec 6, 2019
    I think there are two companies that resolve your sticky issues. StickyRX and Sticky NoMore. I believe you might find their processes are different and many here on this board have been quite happy with either....perhaps a small leaning of preference to Dave Lelonek at StickyRx.

    https://www.**********.com/ or https://stickynomore.com/

    Congrats on the new car.
     
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  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 tazandjan, Dec 6, 2019
    David- Very pretty 550 in my favorite color. NF2s look good on her, too.
     
  5. 308 GTB

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    #5 308 GTB, Dec 6, 2019
    David,

    That's a beautiful Maranello. Congratulations! Drive it in good health.

    Barry
     
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  6. root

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    #6 root, Dec 6, 2019
    Congratulations! Worth the wait. Yellow is not my favorite color, but man does it look great on the Maranello. Enjoy in good health.

    I've had great experience with Dave at StickyRX.
     
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  7. haroonok

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    #7 haroonok, Dec 7, 2019
    Looks great-more pics please
     
  8. David H Jones

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    #8 David H Jones, Dec 7, 2019
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  9. cgt000

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    #9 cgt000, Dec 7, 2019
    Love the color. Enjoy her
     
  10. tomc

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    #10 tomc, Dec 7, 2019
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  11. tres55

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    #11 tres55, Dec 7, 2019
    Love those wheels. Timeless. Congrats!
     
  12. mfishlaw

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    #12 mfishlaw, Dec 12, 2019
    Congrats...just got this one this year...What can I say about the color....PRICELESS!
     
  13. Ken S.

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    #13 Ken S., Dec 12, 2019
    Congratulations. I have one too - a 2000 in yellow. Best driving Ferrari ever! Had all of the switches and ashtray done by Sticky No More - very satisfied with result. You would think Ferrari would've changed their process after the first year of this occurring. Ken
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  14. Simmerl

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    #14 Simmerl, Dec 12, 2019
    David, congrats! It’s such a beautiful car, great color combination. I’m currently looking into buying one myself and hopefully I can join you early next year.
    Use her in good days!


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  15. Canuck550

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    #15 Canuck550, Dec 12, 2019
    Congratulations, drive the way it was meant to be driven!
     
  16. rampante550

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    #16 rampante550, Dec 12, 2019
    This car is severely underrated in yellow. Congrats!
     
  17. JSinNOLA

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    #17 JSinNOLA, Dec 12, 2019
    The wheels! WOW.

    They elevate the car incredibly well.
     
  18. Timber

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    #18 Timber, Dec 12, 2019
    Congrats! You’ve just picked up an addiction no amount of methadone can cure! Love the rims


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  19. ralfabco

    ralfabco Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #19 ralfabco, Dec 12, 2019
    Congratulations. Enjoy
     
  20. Jkuz

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    #20 Jkuz, Dec 12, 2019
    Beautiful car, and probably the nicest wheels I've seen on a 550, IMHO.
     
  21. 275GTB

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    #21 275GTB, Dec 12, 2019
    Hi,

    if based in the UK or Europe I would recommend Robert @ www.carplastix.com

    his work is excellent and uses the same laser technology as the others. His prices are very good and the turn around exceptionally quick, days rather than weeks or months.

    He done the whole Enzo sticky interior in 10 days - posted DHL to returned DHL - perfection.

    Also you don't have to pay or have the threat of USA import/export tax cost that can run into hundreds of pounds.

    they have a nice video of a 575 getting sorted:

    Good luck, beautiful car, i have had several of them and love them, one of my all time greats!

    cheers Mark
     
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  22. ralfabco

    ralfabco Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #22 ralfabco, Dec 12, 2019

    I see absolutely nothing wrong with a dirty girl :D
     
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  23. Tony Hill

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    #23 Tony Hill, Dec 12, 2019
    Yellow is THE color for a 550, it is one of the few Ferraris that looks better in yellow than red. Great choice. It looks like it is in great condition too.
     
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  24. john a barnes

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    #24 john a barnes, Dec 13, 2019
    Looks terrific. Makes me envious. What are those wheels off of?
     
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  25. john a barnes

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    #25 john a barnes, Dec 13, 2019
    Hey, I just noticed the wheel is on the wrong side for your location. How fast can you do London to Brighton in that car? lol
     
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