Simple as that. Client's first Ferrari and did not want to chance it, so this brand new 2012 458 Italia came directly to us right after picking it up from the dealer. Every panel wrapped via our Signature Custom App, which comes as seamless as possible in the paint protection film industry:

 

nice....

 

Is there any benefit to waiting a certain amount of time before wrapping a car? I've read somewhere that some paint sealants shouldn't be applied to a freshly painted car for something like 30 days to ensure that the paint cures properly?

What steps are done before a wrap is applied? I assume a good wash, but anything else?

 

That's really all that needs to be done. Some detailers believe that "prep work" is necessary; however, that is quite the contrary. The film actually hides surface marring / scratches.

A good wash / clay would be sufficient.

 

We covered the areas most prone to - leading edges of every panel as these areas have the least amount of clearcoat.

Let's get you guys into the close ups...it's all about the close ups so you can see the detail of what we do:

 

Truly phenomenal looking work. CA people are lucky to have this resource available to them.

 

Move to California!

 

May be tough to spot the seams, mainly because we tucked the film around edges wherever we can. Takes a lot of time, experience, and patience.

 

Ha, ha. If anything, I'm trying to move to a *lower* taxed state!

BTW, how much does a job like this cost? And how much effort is it to remove an existing film?

 

How come you guys didn't remove the headlights/turn signals etc etc for the wrap as you do with all your other wraps

 

If it's not necessary, we do not remove it. For the 458 we do not need to.

 

Some pretty complex mirrors to deal with, but came out very nicely. Yes, they are fully covered:

 

What can be done around the front nose black area, around the Cavellino? Can you do a matte black cover? Assume that area will get chipped over time?

 

Much better than the matte vinyl, we applied Satin Guard (made by Prestige Film Technologies) to those areas (photo above in first post). Will protect those areas nicely yet will not turn those parts glossy as clear paint protection would.