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Ferrari 512M “Modificata” – Rosso Corsa
TREATMENT
- Wash & Decontamination
- Multi-Stage Paint Correction
- Kamikaze Infinity Wax (Carnuba/Glass Coat hybrid)
DESCRIPTION
This Ferrari 512M represents the last of the Testarossa shape. The “M” rather than “TR” designation in the 512M refers to “Modificata”, and has several aero and design changes over the previous Testarossa models. It was the last, and rarest variant of the series with only 501 total being produced. This is the rarest of the rare, being factory right hand drive, of which only 75 total were produced.
The most notable visual design changes are the replacement of the popup headlights for fixed units. This was primarily for aerodynamics. The traditional Testarossa taillights were also replaced for circular units, and two NACA inlet ducts were installed into the bonnet.
Also this was the only model to have these unique two piece wheels, which were designed to better assist brake cooling. It represents the zenith of the Testarossa model in both design and collector status.
This particular car was imported from the UK in the late 90s/early 200s. It’s current owner (my client) bought it this year from its previous Australian owner. It is a very low mileage example with only approx 6000 miles on the clock. The last 18 or so years of its life have been spent being barely driven. It had unfortunately accumulated quite a bit of scratching and other marring during that time though as in its stored position, it often had people brushing it as they walked past.
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Some befores and afters. The car was waterless washed down, clayed, corrected and waxed in situ at the owner's warehouse. You will see some other cars previously detailed in some of the shots.
There was unfortunately a far bit of deep damage in the car which could not completely be addressed, which you may see here and there. Great care had to be taken and I erred on the side of caution (possibly a little moreso than usual). I believe though in spite of the damage a good level of correction was achieved. It is certainly streets ahead of where it was before I started.
The bonnet, which was particularly bad with swirls, scratches, hazing, and oxidation
Apologies, the first pic here is not well focused but you get the idea
The NACA ducts also had to be vary carefully taped up so as not to nick the egdes while working in the tight space
The engine cover
The right rear quarter which took a fair bit of a beating over the years with people brushing past it. If you look closely you can see the longitudinal scratches in the paintwork. I was quite pleased with how this came out considering.
The exhausts were cleaned up
The Kamikaze Infinity Wax applied and left to cure
Final Pics. Some of these are a little on the dark side as it was about 9:30 at night by this stage
That gorgeous Rosso Corsa red
