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Gallery: Ceramic Pro Highlights at SweetCars

SweetCars is proud to be an approved installation center for one of the most remarkable protective coatings ever, Ceramic Pro. With only about 2 factory trained and approved Ceramic Pro installers per state, we are part of an elite group of detailers that can install Ceramic Pro and provide Ceramic Pro’s warranty. All installers are required to maintain the highest level of quality in installations of Ceramic Pro and must keep up to date on

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Ferrari 599 HGTE Maintenance Detail

Of the services that we provide at SweetCars is Car Collection Maintenance. We keep car collections on a regular detailing maintenance schedule to ensure that every vehicle in a collector’s stable is looking exceptional. One such collector in Florida had several of this vehicles in at SweetCars for their regular maintenance. After some arrangements, these vehicles were soon transported on their journey north to be enjoyed in Indiana by their

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Ferrari 599 GTO Paint Correction Detail

When Ferrari released the 599 GTO, only 599 owners would have the opportunity to experience Ferrari’s maximum expression of a high-performance road car. The 599 GTO beholds an extreme V12 producing 670 horsepower and catapulting this berlinetta from 0-100 km/h in 3.35 seconds. Two significant GTO cars instantly come to mind as soon as the GTO name is mentioned, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and the unforgettable 1984 Ferrari GTO,

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2011 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 60F1 Alonso Final Edition, Paint Correction Detail

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ferrari’s first Formula One victory by Frolian Gonzales at Silverstone in 1951, Ferrari created the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 60F1 special edition. The special models came in different liveries to celebrate Frolian’s victory. They were also created to celebrate Fernando Alonso’s Formula One victory in 2011 in his Italia 150. The HGTE 60 F1 Alonso Final Edition vehicles are extremely rare and only a

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Ford GT Paint Correction and 22ple Installation Detail

Considered by Ford as the “pace car for an entire company”. The Ford GT was a vehicle that drew inspiration from the GT40 cars of the 1960’s. The Ford GT was built from 2005-2006, with a total number of 4038 cars built. The Ford GT could technically be called the Ford GT43 due to its extra 3 inches of height in comparison to the GT40. The GT40 with its four

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1986 Ferrari 328 GTS Paint Correction and 22ple Installation

A new client commissioned SweetCars to detail his ultra-low mile 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. This 12,000 mile Ferrari was in pretty good condition, but its original single-stage paint was showing signature swirls and scratches from decades of ownership. The vehicle was to be displayed at the Ferraris and Friends event in Fort Wayne. I went to work on the Rosso Corsa single-stage paint to remove the swirls and scratches and

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Exotic and Collector Vehicle Detailing

We know exotics. SweetCars Detailing serves clubs such as the Lamborghini Club of America, Ferrari Club of America, Porsche Club of America and many others as technical consultants for car appearance. Our meticulous attention to detail transcends into every exotic vehicle we work with. Exotics and collector cars require a specialized approach. They are unlike any other vehicle, and our knowledge and experience with these vehicles is well sought after.

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2012 Italian Gathering in Dublin, Ohio

This past Sunday, the 2012 Italian Gathering was held at the Wendy’s Corporate Grounds in Dublin, Ohio. The event sponsored by Evans Automotive and Primary Aim LLC, hosted some Italy’s famous automobile makes such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Fiat, deTomaso, Lancia and Ducatti. As well as some iconic vehicles from the United States were well represented. The event was held to help raise money for the “Wendy’s Wonderful

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Ferrari Sticky Trim Restoration

Since the introduction of the Ferrari 348 and pretty much every model since then, sticky interiors have plagued most of these fine automobiles. Even newer models such as the California have not escaped the issues of sticky trim parts. Ferrari used a rubberized coating on the interior trim and although the finish looks great in the beginning, exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight soon begin to transform trim to

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Ferraris & Friends 2011 Pictures

Ferraris & Friends is an event held in Fort Wayne that started 2 years ago that celebrates all things Ferrari and everything else that is exciting and unique in automobiles. Ferraris and Friends is a 3 day event that starts on a Friday with a Pebble Beach style display of automobiles at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, and then followed by a champagne reception. On Saturday, Artisans Rods & Classics hosts

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SweetCars visits the Lingenfelter Collection

A Few months ago, Ken Lingenfelter paid a visit to SweetCars as a guest speaker for the the Fort Wayne SCCA awards ceremony. He invited us to visit his private collection at that time, and when the Northeast Indiana GTO Club extended an invitation to join them to see the collection on March 11th, we were eager to do so. This is a private collection located in Brighton, Michigan. The

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1986 Ferrari 328 GTS Detail Video

Back in November, a client brought his 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS for a detail. The customer’s goal was to get his 328 back to the shape it was back in the 80’s. I was honored to be allowed to help him get his car back to its original form. It took 3 days to get this Ferrari 328GTS  back to its former glory days. I documented the process this Ferrari went

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