Bring-A-Trailer 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Underbody Walk Around

Speciale is truly the correct way to describe this bespoke Ferrari 458. They Italians certainly made the red, white and blue color scheme a patriotic salute for any blood red American.

We took off the Carbon belly pan and cleaned up the car with dry ice so we could take a nice stroll under all that beautiful aluminum, carbon fiber and other exotic material. Check out all the prancing horse easter eggs, and the beauty in the mechanical systems. Clearly this 458 has come a long way from the statement from Enzo that "You buy the engine and I throw in the rest!"

The Ultimate Dry Ice Cleaning

Thirty years ago, preserving or restoring a collector car required complete disassembly, prep of each part, and reassembly back to like new spec. The cars were simple, and the components primitive and plentiful.

Fast forward to today, the complexity and lack of replacement parts create an entirely new challenge. The 70's, 80's and 90's era cars collectors are chasing today utilize complex electromechanical systems that require a completely new approach. Plastic materials, delicate computer modules and special coatings from these eras will not survive the harsh chemicals and cleaning methods used in the past, not to mention the current desire to preserve these artifacts instead of taking them apart risking witness marks and/or damage in the process. How will we clean, preserve, and protect these collectibles?

Fortunately, preservation technology and innovation advanced to solve this problem. Dry Ice cleaning offers a way to clean complex automotive surfaces and parts, no disassembly required. A highly trained Dry Ice professional (Dryce®) will remove years of grime from the underbody, engine bay, jambs, external body trim, and interior without disturbing the original factory build or finishes. Often mistaken as a form of abrasive blasting, a properly equipped Dryce® system and trained operator will not harm the finish, gloss or factory build in the cleaning process. In fact, in many cases a Dryce® service can rejuvenate and restore the original look. Utilizing the best methods, along with proven systems and equipment, the Dryce® team will deliver an exceptional and previously unobtainable result.

Unlike traditional pressure washing or steam detailing, the Dryce® process is 100% waterless and dry. The Dryce® process will not introduce moisture into sensitive metal parts and/or electronic parts that may rust or corrode later. In many cases, vehicles produced within the last 20 years have labels warning that pressure washers cannot be used in the engine bays due to risk of damaging sensitive parts.

Ready to preserve your collector car? Check out www.R20Motorsports.com for more information and to connect with us as R20 is a member of the Dryce network of Dry Ice Cleaning companies.

R20 Motorsports: www.R20Motorsports.com

Ice Blaster from ColdJet: https://www.coldjet.com/our-equipment/dry-ice-blasting-equipment/aero2-series/aero2-pcs-60/

Compressor from Kaeser Compressor: https://us.kaeser.com/products-and-solutions/rotary-screw-compressors/direct-drive/

Tools from Sonic Tools: https://sonictoolsusa.com

Supplies from:

The Rag Company: https://theragcompany.com.
Obsessed Garage: https://www.obsessedgarage.com/

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