Special Projects

Subject: Ferrari 308 GTS Front Valance

Wet sand and Paint Correction

Exterior:

  • Wet sand with 1000/ 1500/ 2000 grit

  • Correct all of the sand scratches

I was given this front valance after it was repainted and sanded with 800 grit sandpaper. Now I have to finish it.

Time to start

A close-up view

More close-up

Before

After 1000 grit

After 1500 grit

After 2000 grit

Time to start correction. Oh look, the color is metallic black. I had no idea.

Starting to look good. 50/50 ish

Nib block sand a deep scratch I missed

Correcting the deep sand scratches. I was running out of time so I didn’t sand to 3000 grit

Clarity is coming together

Pics taken with my cell. The area around the mount hole is cleaned up

Finally done

Looking good!

The true test of paint correction. How it looks in the sun. Done.