Ferrari F8 Tributo / Spider detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the F8 Tributo / Spider

Paint and exterior

The S-Duct channel across the front of the hood traps wax and dust, and the coupe's louvered Lexan cover over the engine scratches far more easily than glass. Rosso Corsa, Giallo Modena and greys dominate, and front PPF is near universal.

Interior

A driver-focused cabin with a carbon steering wheel that carries LED shift lights, a small passenger display on some cars and leather or Alcantara seats. The door pulls and carbon trim show skin oils.

Living in Houston

Many F8s here come out for early Sunday drives before the heat builds, then sit for weeks. A covered car still gets a film of garage dust that has to be rinsed off, not wiped.

• 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.