Restoring Nigel Mansell's Ferrari F40: A 30-Day Journey of Ultimate Detailing - Part 1

[@darrenpitts4521]

He could have had ANY DETAILER on the planet restore this masterpiece, BUT he chose IAMDETAILING and that tells me everything I need to know! These guys are some of the best in the business. Great work on this.

[@rdjcook55]

You know Mansell hasn't owned this car since 2014 right? He (assuming you mean Nigel) had absolutely nothing to do with picking who detailed this F40 at all.

[@DanielSmith-r2p]

@@rdjcook55there is always that one guy. That’s you. Lol.

[@mikea5205]

@@rdjcook55 Thank bro, not sure how I was living without that information.

[@opmike343]

@@mikea5205 It's directly relevant to the OP's post. You might not care, but his comment is more relevant and on-topic than yours is.

[@hungryalien]

@@rdjcook55 didnt nigel sold the car back in 1989? there was even a court case with that transaction.

[@elec21tronic]

Extremely impressive. And an F40 with a Mansell plate is beyond next level 🔥🔥🔥

[@PuredirtMike]

Way back In 1990 I was on my way to work In Long Beach CA..I stopped to check out a very new f40 near a golf course.In person to see one Is an experience you never forget.Stunning engineering feat.

[@thestoningwalrus8613]

You and ammonyc are my favorite car detailing channels🐐🐐

[@SuperHerbie5353]

Mine too

[@shakeelali5189]

I dreamed of the f40 as a kid and had a framed pic of one in my bedroom this car is still one of the most beautiful timeless design ever made and this one being owned by a british legend makes it even more special ❤

[@norfolkronin6307]

Some of the best driving ever witnessed in motor car sport? Was Nigel's time in Indy car racing. Breathtaking driving.

[@richy69ify]

Pole and win in his first race if I remember ?

[@norfolkronin6307]

@richy69ify I remember him smashing virtually. If not all, of the track lap records at every event he when to. Then going on to win everything. Such a long time ago. Blees. P.S. Yorkshire car restoration is a good watch if anyone wants to see a restoration. Not a detailing like in this video. They are doing a ruby red vintage Porsche (914? Can't remember) at the moment. Bless.

[@norfolkronin6307]

@@richy69ify Ratarossa is great for full restorations as well. Well worth a look. Happy Xmas.

[@jeffhammond8969]

This is pure automotive art♥️

[@phillhodges5237]

I’m a mechanic, and have been fortunate to work on a few special cars, this must be nerve racking, plenty of room for error, testament to this gentleman’s skill and professionalism

[@joevanseeters2873]

Once again, you boys have proven you are one of the best detail and restoration centers in the world! I put you up there with another favorite detail shop of mine....Contempo Concept on KZbin. Your attention to detail is second to none and your restorations are always pristine! I was particularly impressed with the restoration of the screws and bolts! Again, it just shows what details you go through for the "complete" detail & restoration. If I were ever the owner of a supercar or high end automobile, I would definitely be bringing my business to you. You are all so fortunate to be able to work on these incredible historic vehicles and impart your passion into the most comprehensive details available today. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit, and present these wonderful few minutes enjoying watching your process.

[@joevanseeters2873]

What finishing disc is that at 14:17 ? I was just curious if that was a RUPES finishing disc for the 3"? I'd like to buy a few of those. Thanks

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you Joe! We appreciate you more than you know! Thank you for watching and always supporting us 😊 I will ask Jakub in the morning about the finishing disk

[@joevanseeters2873]

@@IAMDetailing Thank you buddy! Hope you and your team have a wonderful Christmas and New Years holiday!

[@fredschriks8554]

The Lazer Cleaner is nuts.

[@AmoDk87_pHuN]

Such a raw machine. Always been my favorite car. One day I'll find a way to at least see one in person. The back panel being the only separation between the cabin and engine is ludacris and the fact that the whole tub was carbon fiber already back then is also super cool. The level of detailing by these guys is also very impressive.

[@justinpakarno4346]

So many little scratches gone! Looks awesome!

[@vidolchalamov7048]

The engine being one removable panel away from the driver is madness. It is one of the most uncompromised road cars ever produced.

[@IAMDetailing]

It will always be one of my favorites

[@Jpandes]

This is amazing work! I am blown away by their attention to detail. I am only 11 mins. Into the video.

[@jakesyn5]

My favourite car of all time

[@zackevanz3804]

The attention to detial is impeccable. The amount of man hours that went into this single project is mind boggling. Youre work is incredible good sir and ive liked/subscribed because of it.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you for subscribing! We appreciate it more than you can know!

[@chrisk4617]

It’s weird every time I see a F40 I think to myself this may very well be the most beautiful car ever made, it just has a look like no other

[@plunder1956]

Just working on the Acrylic door windows must be a VERY high pressure task. You simply have to get it perfect, polishing this material is tricky. Every component on the F40 is unique and special. What a job. Modern head torches really help, so do all the other wonderful tools you used.

[@mikls6830]

What a masterpiece this F40 ! Thanks to share the perfect job of workers that magnify this true jewel ! I appreciate to look with attention your videos that elevate cars detailing to a level of Art. Like a specialist that take care of an old paintwork. I will wait for the second part !

[@IAMDetailing]

Thank you for watching :)

[@markarmour4256]

Your dedication to your craft and to these amazing cars is very impressive. Well done.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks so much! It’s our life, and we’re very happy to share it with you all

[@lewiskemp5893]

I loved watching Nigel win F1 championship in 92 and come to Indycar in 93 as a rookie and win the championship too

[@davidlyon1899]

With a moustache like Nigel's he couldn't lose.

[@jules263]

It was spotless to start with. Well done you polished off the little amount of paint Ferrari use on these cars. Why not give us before and after paint depth readings?

[@1983dmd]

No reliable paint thickness reading on carbon fiber with regular gauges. You need ultrasonic paint gauge $$$

[@jules263]

@ Plenty of paint thickness gauges are available for carbon fibre research it? And they only cost around $50-100. Do you work for this company? lol edit. Now you’ve rewritten your message from not available to not reliable lol. On a 10 million dollar car do you think Mansell knows they are cutting corners?

[@joelighty409]

Gotta say, I agree this was pretty spotless coming into the shop - but I enjoyed watching.

[@bikerboy4944]

An old boss of mine sold Nigel his F40 many years ago. I am not convinced it is genuinely Mansell's car, unless it has been registered in Italy now, it was always in the UK, my old boss bought and sold his car a few times, have detailed and driven about a dozen F40s. Amazing cars to work on and a dream to drive. The incredible thing is just how light the components are, the seats weigh next to nothing. You see lone people lifting the engine cover but that is a big no, as the flex can crack the roof. Always have two people lifting the rear carefully to keep it level, apart from the weight saving on the car, there is some heft to the rear cover.

[@gregkrueger331]

Did you not see the Italian EU license plate?

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@gregkrueger331I think what he means is that unkess NIgel has registered his car in Italy, has this one is here, it’s not his car.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

This looks like the US (L.A.); did Mansell ship his car to you to have it detailed?

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Fun fact : the «F40» logo is only on the passenger side of the wing because on the driver side, the long «F» would’ve looked as if it was pointing backwards, and Enzo Ferrari refused that.

[@lawrencew9350]

Enzo Ferrari himself gifted the F40 to Mansell while he was driving for their F1 team. He sold it a couple years later when he left the team.

[@CrustyRestorations]

The refresh is amazing, nice work👍

[@engineere2865]

Very interesting how you did this the pressure to not mark/scratch it id find intense. That car is a work of art.

[@abnerramos5825]

Que trabalho bonito e cheio de detalhes. Dá vontade de assistir mais de uma vez. Parabéns pelo excelente resultado!

[@bigmountain7561]

Nigel is the only person ever to be F1 Champion and Indy Car Champion at the Same Time!!! So honestly this is the only car that you need if you’re doing Watkins Glen Road Atlanta Sebring Sonoma The Ring or Le Mans. It’s always the driver!!!

[@TomsGarage]

I love that Lazer cleaner! Need one for my cars

[@zamarro_usa]

Tom I highly recommend Braun Silk-Expert ! I use it every day.

[@S55amgDriver]

@@zamarro_usa he's not looking for a shaver

[@chriscarol4965]

@@zamarro_usa Is this a joke, or are these really working as a rust remover/ parts cleaner? 😮

[@ryanthibeaux]

Dry ice blasting seems cleaner

[@donstevenson2660]

This is also a great reference video for scale modelers!

[@artosportz]

I was mesmerized by this car when it came out and couldn't get enough of it in the magazine in the era of no KZbin! I thought Ferrari couldn't top the 288 GTO right before it, but... Actually, Nigel Mansell was not the only driver to win both F1 and Indy titles. There are currently 3 other drivers with the same accomplishments, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti and Jacques Villeneuve.

[@orangepeel2223]

The F40...❤️ amazing work as always

[@dmitriyposeva4579]

Парни это произведение искусства. Вы лучшие 👍🏻

[@IAMDetailing]

🫡🫡

[@TheLightknight7]

2:07 La Ferrari 😍😍 we need that video man

[@IAMDetailing]

Soooon

[@Project9Automotive]

Impressive level of detail! Even down to doing bolts and washers, killed it with this one 🤌🏼

[@stuart730]

laser cleaning ... need that for my teeth. I find watching this very relaxing. Great job. My all-time fave car.

[@030604lill]

This is not laser cleaning. He was using dry ice for the undercarriage.

[@doms132]

@@030604lilluh huh, and lasers…

[@craigstrickland1572]

One of the GOATs!!! Amazing work, can't wait for part 2

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks for watching Craig!

[@gdfggggg]

Mansell is top tier racing driver royalty.

[@davidlyon1899]

''The Nigel'' made moustaches great again. He was so loved in England but i don't think anyone gave him a chance in the States. When he won his first race for Ferrari he became a god in Italy. Not bad for a Brummy.

[@gdfggggg]

@davidlyon1899 I dont think the US was/are particularly into F1. They have their own type of car racing ie Nascar etc..

[@RobertKwiatkowskiPL]

Beautiful car and great work, but do I see correctly that in 18:05 on the Pinifarina badge the inscription “disegno di” has been removed? Later in the video, working on the right side, the badge has already been secured with tape.

[@investorservices302]

Great job, amazing transformation.

[@nedudki]

I was like, this ending is suck.... then I noticed: Part 1! Amazing work as alway, cant wait to see the Part 2! Thank you

[@IAMDetailing]

Glad we made up for it 🤣

[@joe_87]

Nigel owns perhaps the greatest road car they ever produced and drove the 641 if I remember. One of the most beautiful Ferraris ever to come out of Maranello.

[@lucianojeronimodasilva7111]

Nem na fábrica da Ferrari estes carros tinham tantos detalhamento assim.Parabens ao Leão por esta obra de arte que é a F40.

[@bmwabbitnator]

Great work guys, ultimate dream car.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks!

[@joe.olivet]

A master class in detailing… 🔨😎🤘🏻 Part one - ✅

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks buddy!!

[@kieransmith6772]

Ferrari looking so clean it made me realise how dirty my laptop screen is

[@galann8276]

La première parti est top, hâte de voir la deuxième parti, continuer vous faites de l'excellent boulot !! ✌✌✌💪💪💪👍👍👍👍

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽

[@niccolocatuzzi]

Fantastic job for a fantastic car 👏🏻

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@pgiw7893]

Wow amazing job, I’d be terrified taking a machine polisher to an F40 knowing how thin the paint is

[@GRH316]

Pain in the butt those back windows Great job team

[@electricbassist8009]

Oh yeah baby, shine.... shine!

[@johnpanos8247]

Absolutely amazing! Looking forward to part 2 How do you guys deal with paint chips?

[@IAMDetailing]

Coming this week!

[@IAMDetailing]

On paint chips - Just like everybody else :) touchups by hand or if something bigger - then we paint. Always depend on the project and the final expectations

[@johnpanos8247]

@@IAMDetailing Would love to see a video on how you guys do the paint chip repair. Honestly I have never seen such attention to detail as you guys have in your work and expertise.

[@BudStoner]

Best of the best gets to restore best of the best...........go guys go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IAMDetailing]

Appreciate you Bud!

[@bartjaspers240]

As a nineties kid, i am in love with the F40... i love your video! As a motorcyclist i would love to know what products did you use on the rear window plexiglas?

[@joseavilamarquez6596]

Esto es poner amor en lo que se hace. El resultado salta a la vista. Son muy buenos.

[@IAMDetailing]

🙌🏽

[@elmadi7391]

That’s what I call “detailing”….. hidden areas had to be detailed. I just subscribed 🙏

[@jeffmatice1092]

Insane work....man one slip with any of those polishers and that could be a very expensive stratch. I hope your business has the insurance to cover something like this in the event that happens. I'm amazed at the condition of the paint. Would have loved to see you use a tester to test the thickness of the paint all around the car on each panel.

[@joelc.armstrong7951]

THIS is the standard of detailing.

[@WelfenImmoService]

Amazing Job 👍👍👍

[@AntRielly]

If I was to be trained in detailing cars I would want these guys to teach me.

[@gmbmedia28]

Very professional work awesome

[@opmike343]

Dry ice blasting braking components without a respirator is crazy work. Think about your future health if you're going to be in this game a long time.

[@daveyjones9506]

I didn't know Mr. Farina designed this amazing piece of art. My stepfathers surname is Farina

[@RoverWaters]

Enzo had no input on this car, he just gave hes blessing. In fact Enzo had no say in Ferrari road cars since 1969.

[@martymacfly4002]

🤩😍 Mais quel pieds bordel de voir le resultat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😅 bravo👌

[@AbduArma]

HEllo guys thanks for the great videos, I have one question about the Dry Ice machine can u pls show us the brand you r using ?

[@IAMDetailing]

We’re using a coldjet and a karcher machine

[@bear1245]

Nigel Mansell was personally signed to Ferrari F1 team by Enzo himself. This is his last design before his death.

[@davidlyon1899]

He won his first race for Ferrari, i think the Italians were a bit pleased as they called him ''IL LEON''

[@dukefanok]

What was that full size Rover truck in the background around 2:00? Conversion? I’ve never saw one of those.

[@alexnur599]

Super! Amazing👏👍❤

[@danmetz5112]

Every time I see a detail job being done on a Ferrari I am absolutely astounded by the crudeness of the car. So much orange peel in the paint, seams that aren't even, joints in the bodywork that look like they were done in a high school shop class. I have had two Ferraris and I'm glad they're both gone. I just don't get it. Even a Porsche Cayman is better put together than this multi-million dollar car, not to mention the fact that it won't break something every time you drive it and will get 20+ mpg. I know the Ferraristis that read this will while and say that "I don't get it." They're right: I don't. Driveway jewelry.

[@bikerboy4944]

F40s were built out of kevlar, a feature of the F40 is the weave should be visible, Ferrari applied the paint in very thin layers to save weight. A way to tell if an F40 has been painted is to check the weave, if you can't see it, it's been repainted. These cars were not built to look pretty but to be functional. If your cars had orange peel, chances are they've had paintwork, usually the paint is very good.

[@moceanvlogs9402]

You said it yourself; you just don't get it 😉

[@nexpro6985]

I wonder if that car has been previously repainted. I seem to recall noticing the carbon fiber weave pattern showing in the paint of a fairly new F40 I examined once. The paint was very thin. This one seems to have very smooth paint.

[@1967Stotty]

Undoubtably a whole heap better than when it left the factory!

[@2012daffyduck]

Considering this detailing for my Toyota Corolla.

[@SimonWorlds]

Gee! Was this washed with a scourer for years on end 😬 Great job guys, it takes a lot of work to do it properly.

[@bluerider0988]

I have a question. After polishing all of that polycarbonate, won't that remove the UV protective coating causing them to yellow very quickly in the future. I know this happens when you polish headlamps off you don't reapply some sort of UV protection. Great attention to detail.

[@nicdig6686]

Cosa è meglio di una F40 ????... La F40 del grande LEONE !!!!! che macchina

[@tiggie_96]

I need this done on my 2013 RAV4, laser cleaning and all

[@MrEdouard5555]

Best Detailer in the Entire Planet!!🌍🧽✨

[@IAMDetailing]

😊 thank you for those kind words

[@MrEdouard5555]

@IAMDetailing It's the least I can do, I'm honest when something is of quality 💎✨

[@SuperHerbie5353]

@@IAMDetailingpart 2 coming soon?

imagine feeling the need to restore a car that never sees the light of day. Thats ferrari build quality for you

[@p.o.4339]

I'm nervous just watching a rotary polisher on F40 paint. How thick was the original factory coat? Less than 1mm?

[@hennievangalen3789]

I doubt this is the original Mansell F40.. fhe original was offered for sale in UK somewhere early 2000's and i remember the price very well at 220,000 UKP. It had custom order Tan leather seats. There was always controversy about the dry weight, it was actually 1250 Kg, all fluids but no fuel.

[@gaycha6589]

This.

[@853massey]

Outsanding work and stunning car! Is the cordless device a dremel? wonder where to get the polishing bits if you like to share, thanks!

[@IAMDetailing]

Yes we have a Dremel and a few other similar tools in the shop. The pads are from amazon and some we made from bigger pads that we like

[@thepuddfantasy]

When is part 2 coming out?

[@efektmurowany]

Is this rupes BF 15 mk4? What do you think? Great and inspirational work btw ❤❤❤

[@IAMDetailing]

We’ve been using the Mark3 which was the newest model before they just came out with new model - Mark 5 Yes, it doesn’t make sense to me either but maybe just here in US we get skipped on Mark 4 but never seen that model. In the video is just a new Mark3 But we already have Mark 5 and it’s quiet and works fine we’ll see how long it lasts!

[@efektmurowany]

@ oh, I see. I had on my mind that next after mk3 will be mk4, but rupes changed numeration: mk3 and then mk5. I wonder whether low vibration and quieter is a fact. I am a little affraid composit gears in mk5.

[@tecnoaddicted]

i am not a professional, but cleaning with water a rim while still installed in the car , to me means having rust inside calipers pistons/brake pads/ joints/ etcetc..... i would have removed wheels cleaned calipers/brake assembly with dry ice as made in the lower parts, then washed/cleande rims . the protecting with a plastic bag calipers assembly , wash the rest of the car...

[@SorryImtruthful]

Watching this like Me: 😯 You: 😮 Ferrari: 😲

[@nev997TT]

As always, you and your team did an amazing job! The final product so far looks incredible! Looking forward to part two! Did this F40 come from Curated in this condition, or did they simply broker the deal with another seller and the car came straight to you? I’d be disappointed if it came from Curated in such rough cosmetic condition, and having a poor rear window seal.

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

Mansel owns it?

[@IAMDetailing]

Our client bought the car directly from them and shipped it to us… maybe he told them to not do anything, maybe they want to keep it more authentic and showing the used condition… maybe they not prepping every single car. I really don’t know, but I’m sure based on their reputation they know how to prep cars since theyre selling amazing stuff

[@nev997TT]

Yes, they certainly do sell amazing and pretty rare cars. Regardless, you guys have done an amazing job on this one and I’ll looking forward to part 2! 👍🏻

[@MrMoparty]

How many corners did you rub through?

[@RichardGilbey]

Cool how did you get the upgraded suspension arms to fit without the extension?

[@luisrodriguez3009]

@23:15 s2000 😍

[@FAC321]

hi , great video especially as its the car of a legend F1 driver (in uk anyway !). Just a couple of Q's , did the car not have any PPF ? Also, on these classis cars if there is any stone chips or marks that need to be painted - do you do that as well ?

[@IAMDetailing]

The car came with small areas covered with PPF like a rocker panels (partially) door sill with carbon fiber inside panels. But no ppf on the hood and other panels and my recommendation to the client was to not cover the front on whole car with PPF. In regards to paint chips… you’ll just have to wait until part 2 to find out!

[@si.147]

That is the same one we picked up from mansell at Tom Hartley..sure the plate was f40 gto

[@peterbellini6102]

When you wish your car could also be a hovercraft 'cause the undercarriage looks so dang fine...happy Sunday compadres 🏁🏁🏁

[@IAMDetailing]

Some day someone will do an f40 flying car conversion.

[@j_white1305]

What’s the brand/model of that tire brush on the drill?

[@AndrewNeilBaird]

I saw a new one in a dealership about 1992 ish , the gel coat on the doors was so poor you could see the weave underneath , i dont think that polishes out 😆

[@k1ortia]

One of the most beautiful machines on the planet. Would love to know the cost of the full detail...😉

[@JJ-pe1wy]

You need to see the structure under the paint in a good F40. Just a few specialists are able to detail a F40 without lowering its value. A detailing like this one must hurt every Ferrari Connaisseur

[@S55amgDriver]

what buffing pad did you use on the tires?

[@seanscott1580]

So good

[@SuperHerbie5353]

@i am detailing. When is Part 2 coming?

[@IAMDetailing]

Soon! It was just getting some service things done before the holiday so that we could do the final coating and final shots!

[@eldrickejleest]

Great work. Should wear handgloves though