Ferrari 488 GTB / Spider / Pista detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the 488 GTB / Spider / Pista

Paint and exterior

The big split intakes behind the doors are the 488's signature, and their back walls collect dust and old wax. Older front PPF may have yellowed or lifted at the edges, so it is checked before any polishing.

Interior

Leather and Alcantara with carbon options, and a steering wheel that carries the start button, Manettino and turn signals. The leather on the driver's bolster creases and wears first, and the carbon trim shows every fingerprint.

Living in Houston

A pre-owned 488 that came from out of state or sat in a storage unit usually needs a proper reset: a dusty cabin, old film to assess and paint with years of wash marks.

• Often wears PPF or a wrap: film edges get a coating-safe wash, no clay on the film, and the film can be ceramic coated too.
• Exposed carbon fiber: clear-coated carbon is polished like paint; satin carbon is cleaned and protected, never polished.
• Alcantara or microsuede: brushed dry, cleaned with a dedicated cleaner on a towel (never sprayed directly), then re-napped.
• Low front splitter: we work on level ground and keeps equipment clear of the nose.