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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by CCMFF, Sep 18, 2020.

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  1. CCMFF

    CCMFF Rookie

    Nov 2, 2019
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    Colin Mason
    #1 CCMFF, Sep 18, 2020
    I’m struggling with this. The rocker panels on my California (mostly at the vent) are in need of repainting. Unfortunately whoever installed the 3M missed that area. Ferrari Ontario is suggesting repainting. Will this devalue the car?


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  2. glob1971

    glob1971 Formula Junior

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    Czech Republic
    #2 glob1971, Sep 18, 2020
    Please post some pictures
     
  3. CCMFF

    CCMFF Rookie

    Nov 2, 2019
    14
    Uxbridge Ontario
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    Colin Mason
    #3 CCMFF, Sep 18, 2020
  4. CCMFF

    CCMFF Rookie

    Nov 2, 2019
    14
    Uxbridge Ontario
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    Colin Mason
    #4 CCMFF, Sep 18, 2020
    I’ve only had the car since October/19. The rest of the car is 9.5. I was quoted to $7k to cut polish, full 3M and ceramic coat.


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  5. glob1971

    glob1971 Formula Junior

    Jul 3, 2011
    442
    Czech Republic
    #5 glob1971, Sep 18, 2020
    definitely repaint I did same driver and passenger side of my California, and then PPF couple of months later.
     
  6. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 tomc, Sep 18, 2020
    Colin...How long do you anticipate holding on to this car? If it is short term, I would repaint. If it is long term, I would hold off until closer to resale. Good luck...T
     
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  7. vjd3

    vjd3 F1 Rookie
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    #7 vjd3, Sep 19, 2020
    On the rockers I would probably have someone good touch it up and then just wrap the rocker. It's not a metallic paint so it should not be too hard to get a good match. You'd have to get down pretty low to notice it anyway, I think. Rewrapping the entire car involves removing the old existing film and that carries risks of lifting the paint if they are not careful taking it off.
     

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