The True Cost Of Restoring My Ferrari! |

[@GaryWillman]

Hey Sam. I haven't commented in a while, but, i would just like to say, this is exactly the type of content i love! Real world make-overs with recommendations. Thank you so much! I hope everything is going well on your side

[@hohum9001]

I got my sticky buttons in my 575 cleaned to perfection with a product called Desolvit, lightly rubbed onto the button at a cost of $4.50

[@supercarMOMcbrtkk]

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[@RollingShutter]

An easy 5000 pounds saved. :D Its also very unlikely that you can rip the interiour of an 20 year old italian car apart and not have any rattles afterwards.

[@minkailulamin1304]

Oh god please let Sam see this before 4grand goes down the drain

[@thomasbailey4139]

@@minkailulamin1304 Sam might be replacing the buttons, they looked a bit scuffed up

[@minkailulamin1304]

@@thomasbailey4139 Fair enough. Ferrari ownership is something else…4 grand for buttons. I

[@ryanbenting7314]

If it's worth it to you then it's worth it Sam. This is a keeper after all. I'm really liking this series.

[@biggame111]

6 hours for swaping the undertray and changing the motor mounts!!! It took me much less doing it myself and I do not have a lift!

[@smyffmawzz]

My Brother was quoted 10 hours( at around £120 p/h ) by Porsche to replace the roof on his Boxster . I took it to a Spec London outfit and they called me 5 hours later to tell me it was ready ! The cost . £750 .

[@TheJStoney]

By the book hours for maximum profits although they all know it can be done faster lol. Typical shop tactics. If they are honest, they’d quote him but then only charge him for the actual time.

[@kyelarson4381]

i love that youre willing to put all this money into the car you love, if i had such a car i would want it to be in as good shape as possible.

[@somanrajbalakrishnan923]

Hey Sam , would just like to share my experience with the sticky buttons in my F430. Sent my car to an interior restoring/cleaning specialist and he had a service that removed the coating that causes the sticky mess and refinished the surface with a material that will not get sticky. By replacing the effected parts with new items from Ferrari , the sticky situation is likely to reappear in a year or two. Just sharing , great video btw love any of your content when it involves a ferrari lol. Cheers

[@keithevans5667]

Seen through Glass coffee time! With STG coffee! Happy Sunday!

[@10Tenths]

It'll all be worth it Sam and it's in great hands with DK!

[@benjamin7114]

It will be worth it for the garage yes.

[@tomandtinamatthews6866]

There are a couple of places in U.S. that strip and restore the sticky buttons so this doesn't happen and still has the same feel. No need to replace them. The new ones from Ferrari come needing the sticky removal sometimes. Try Orbis Trading out of Texas.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

To be fair, the cambelt service on the 355 is an extra grand every three years so I don't think it is the dealbreaker people make it out to be

[@alamosabill201]

Extra, on top of what I’m curious? My 360 cambelt and service was £1500 and no engine out.

[@Anwar74]

The legend of Jay himself!!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

@@alamosabill201 Meridien Modena quoted £2700 for full engine out cambelt service on a 355, same thing on a 360 is about 1700.

[@was786loaded]

@@alamosabill201 extra on top of the normal service bills, bro come on!

[@ToreHansen]

Congrats with the 944!

[@jameshill8711]

Thankyou very much Sam for providing us with the full estimate of works and also for breaking down the individual costs. You should be certainly commended for your transparency, the originality it's so so refreshing Sam. You have gained an even more loyal subscriber for your wise actions.

[@shorew3]

There is something about having imperfections though, like after you paint it and have it 100% will you be wanting to drive it as much? Its like when you know there is some little querks and its not as flashy and nice you feel better about taking it on that rainy road trip, the random shotty road etc. Takes that stress and ocd off! Just curious if this has ever crossed your mind Sam?! Anyways always love these 360 videos, that too was my poster car! Cant wait to see more of your adventures!

[@TheJStoney]

Exactly. Imperfections means it’s alive and being used

[@cruachfilms]

@@TheJStoney there’s imperfections and character then there are just things that piss you off like sticky buttons every time you touch them, Sam’s right to get this all fixed.

[@Mocha_122]

My uncle owns a Ferrari 360 since it first released back then. He still has it till this day. His family keeps telling him to sell it since the car has had a few problems. A recent problem he had was the key not working properly so he couldn't get into the car unless he used the master key and other problems as well. The key issue happend after he filled his Ferrari at the local gas station. The car was working fine but decided to not work after filling up. Since he didn't have the master key with him he had to ask his son to drive and deliver the master key to him in order to get it to work again. The main reason why my Uncle doesn't want to sell it despite its maitanence cost is because the Ferrari 360 was his first Ferrari he purchased after working hard and becoming successful.

[@adamlane5182]

Sam fully agree especially sticky buttons, not to same extent but the very first job I did on my recently purchased 997.1 was to replace the Aircon switches which suffered from the common paint peel - for me such a simple fix made the interior just look so much better 😎

[@veemacks7255]

When you're thinking that 8 grand is a massive bill, you have to compare it to the depreciation you'd be dealing with if you had a newer car that wouldn't need 8 grand of repairs. These are the kind of jobs that by doing them, you're keeping the value of your classic at or above what you paid for it. Don't do it and watch the other 360's that do get the work done start being more appealing than yours.

[@edmurth]

I’m sure there are places that can fix the sticky button thing without replacing the switches.

[@HarryBradbury]

There definitely are. Far cheaper but longer turnaround.

[@djm_852]

Or just do it yourself. The same thing affected my Alfa GT as well as my 360 and there are DIY fixes for both cars.

[@Kxji]

I think Hoovie did something like to this 456.

[@edmurth]

@@Kxji I think that's where I've seen it 👍

[@Retrobeemer]

I did my E46 M3 buttons myself but there are several places that can do them to ''as new' for way way less than the parts cost. Same for flocking the door seal. Fixing that is about £30 max!

[@zumabilla]

DK are good Sam. Best mods we did were the Challenge rear grill you already have, the Challenge BBS wheels and switched the headlights to those from a black car (thank you JP) to get the darker look without cracking open the lens. We haven't had sticky buttons...yet. I want Challenge carbon interior bits next but it's expensive and more involved than I realised.

[@niallcassidy7219]

Hi Sam. Thanks so much for another great video. I'm more of a Porsche fanatic. However who doesn't appreciate a beautiful Farrari. I honestly cant understand why you're not presenting on British national television. The delivery and content on the channel are tip-top to say the least. Keep up the great work🇮🇪

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Such a classy video. This is a proper Ferrari shop and your car will be surprisingly refreshed. I so prefer this to all the KZbinrs putting on wide body kits and big wheels.

[@whatsinthegarage826]

Thanks for show casing the classic cars from dk Great to see they are still around and being kept in great condition

[@one4qv4re]

This is why car people are very special people but Ferrari people are exceptional and Sam with your incredible piece of motoring art is so well worth spending your money on. To own one is my one of my goals before I go boots up and to keep it in a similar condition. All the very best and see you when the world returns to somewhat normal back down in New Zealand

[@denisspratt926]

Nice to see you take care of the 360. This is one of the things that make me like your videos. Your personality and that you usually keep your cars around for a while. Keep up the good work.

[@lanceuppercut7436]

I recon it’s a good call on the resto for the sticky buttons and other interior bits and bobs, Sam. It’s not only have it to feel them, but the fact that they’ll all look so good once done. Looking forward to the reveal mate👍🏻

[@claytonhenry5827]

Enzo’s Revenge is damn hilarious. Makes it sound like the car’s haunted.

[@peetje28021970]

Sam, check out Stipt Polish Point in the Netherlands for your sticky parts.

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Great video Sam, people who are honest with themselves about their cars will go to the extent of what you are doing - it is a credit to your attention to detail that you've gone to the extents you have!

[@DavidElstob73]

These guys are amazing mechanics, but they're also amazingly good at overcharging. How can it take 2 hours to replace an undertray?

[@zp-1107]

An undertray that will already be off to gain access to the other parts being changed?

[@mikemitch1041]

@@zp-1107 good point how can they justify 2hours labour to remove and fit the undertray

[@jerichojones2881]

4 hours for 4 brake hoses?! 6-9 hours for two anti-roll bars?!

[@WebbyOnCars]

I always enjoy seeing 360 content on the channel Sam, some of my favourite videos.

[@fskof]

I love this series. You have a special car and the money spent on it will be worth it in the future. The values on these cars will only go up especially on well kept cars like yours. Keep up the great content! 👍

[@simongardner4112]

I’m waiting for the 612 buying series when you start thinking about lugging around the family in a couple of years time! :-)

[@jordanmace7700]

Awesome video sam! Keep up the good work.

[@Davebobandbetty]

Easily the best and most interesting content. What a place

[@craigheller9053]

Agree with your plan Sam! While not inexpensive, these small improvements make for a safer, more solid and enjoyable ownership. It is your Ferrari... !

[@paultaylor9652]

What an absolute treat it is not only watching but listening to your videos Sam, keep them coming.

[@lookabird11111]

I'm not mad at the labour rate or price of parts but 2 hrs to replace the belly pan....please 20 mins max! I'm sure you'll love the end product though

[@Joolz1982]

Thanks for being so honest about the prices Ferrari repair is no joke. I know about your frustrations with the little things and good to keep stuff nice. This type of stuff like door flock or trim annoys me too. Will be all amazing when done. F355 heaven in there engine out stuff is nightmare I hear.

[@jamespugh]

Sam totally worth it if it's a car you plan on keeping in not selling. Plus lot stuff you mentioned are thing that general repair items as cars get older. Keep the work

[@josephwebster499]

With the sticky buttons, do they just replace them with the same kind from factory? Or do they use a different kind of plasti that won't go sticky in the future?

[@kana4114]

Good episode Sam. Always enjoy your content.

[@alexblaxall1874]

Great to have an idea of how much it really costs to run & keep an iconic Ferrari 360 looking its best!!!!! Good video Sam!

[@JoDON111]

Resto mod still counts as if you modify a little on your car?? like different aero stuff Cause im planning on doing that when i have my own "classic" dream car?

[@CarObsession]

Very interesting video Sam 👍

[@adogmcdizzle]

Not sure why Aldous at AV engineering isn’t doing this work? He seems top notch - DK seem more like the sort of place that charges you the earth to pay for their fancy premises. I also know someone who used to work for DK, and he told me some awful stories about them. That was some time ago however.

[@fredericoespinoza]

if you watch from 0:38 he explains why

[@HalfdeadRider]

Their labour costs are what they are, and Sam will know what that is, it will take as long as it takes, and genuine parts seem fair in price. I just dent my 21 y/o motorbikes tank irreparably, can't get one new or second hand in my colour, and new in the wrong colour would still be over £900, just for comparison on some of these parts costs.

[@cw5900]

What kind of awful stories?

[@cutdepiefails6596]

@@cw5900 I bet it's all the usual workshop storirs. As with any business they probably cleaned it up as soon as it came up. Any workshop that is this general will fuck it up several times or make poor judgement errors. DK has had the advantage of decades of experience and clients that let them do things the best they can regardless of money.

[@gileshamilton4462]

The brake hoses will cross over to something totally differnt more than likely £30 for the 4 and get the anti roll bars shot blasted and powder coated ive done this on various old Italian cars and wheels i get done inc Porsche & Ferrari rims £240 ....

[@ScrotalCuppage2469]

I trust since having all this work done on your 360 you’re going to have the rattling engine lid rectified??

[@computerhelpcc]

thx for putting my 996.1 manual bills into perspective and validating why my Lexus GSF (5.0 na V8 w proper torque vectoring diff) is the way to go so I can afford to retire in the next decade.

[@simonluckhurst1798]

Sundays and seen through glass. Perfect. 👍🏼

[@jamesmaisner7877]

How they gonna charge you labour for the under tray when it’s got to come off to do the engine mounts anyway?

[@sterlingsilver320]

Sam you don’t have to replace the buttons. That’s a ridiculous price. There’s a guy in Maryland, US that’s famous in the Ferrari community for refurbishing the buttons in a better quality coating. The only problem is turn around time because he may have a long waitlist. “Sticky No More”. Look him up. Or talk to JayEmm about it because he may have a guy in the UK that can handle it since I think he had the same problem on his 550.

[@monkeydunker]

The undertray probably would be coming off for the ARB and engine mounts anyway. Charging an extra 190 quid to put them back on is scandalous.

[@sabre22b]

Yip

[@-LK34-]

“Probably”

[@Kigoz4Life]

id never dare to store a car ontop of the f50 @ 8:25.. whyyyyy

[@rscholey85]

Others peoples opinion doesn’t matter, I completely agree with you get it done right rather than getting annoyed and wasting your time and risk damage, it’s hard to find someone who cares about your car like you do, I trust 2 establishments with my car and I will never change for price, I don’t have a super car but I love my car anyway 😂 damage is annoying and rather than live with it I’d rather repair it too

[@scalecrawlnl]

Keeping up with the maintenance, wise decision, especially since your car is a long-termer. When you get back form your hols, any plans for a Seen Through Glass Autumn and Winter looking foward video? (plans, what to expect, must-get-done, that sort of thing) And I hope that you enter TGE's classic car giveaways, green Porsche at STG HQ for the 2022 season!

[@JerryHenderson72]

If you have missing paint or rust then go ahead and get it body worked and repainted . But if all the paint is still there then a good quality paint correction is all you should really need . And original factory paint only makes it worth more . I've seen some pretty sad looking paint get brought back to better than new using wet sanding and polishing .

[@supercarisland460]

Managed to sort a few of the mentioned issues myself on mine. Shame you wasn't at the secret meet for a rev battle!

[@rosinor6406]

You can get the buttons refurbished for a FRACTION of that price. There’s plenty of literature on these in Ferrari and Maserati forums. Spending 4K for new ones is utter madness when you have people with the craftsmanship to sort it properly.

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this video your new subscriber from Los Angeles California USA.

[@tincheunglee5352]

i m wondering~ is it possible to modernizing the 360? like digital instrument cluster and a tesla like center console etc etc

[@sh-hg4eg]

Just buy the Roma, etc, and leave the modern/classics to age gracefully.

[@Snarge22]

Honestly Sam, I like your 360 with manual transmission. I'd go for the same car in blue with drop top. On rural roads these cars are more than quick enough.

[@bob808]

Regarding the sticky switch repair, is that a permanent solution? Or will they need redoing in another ~20 years?

[@vikramjain4256]

My Porsche 911 also had sticky buttons but thank god only had two buttons that had it. Not the lot! Hilarious that buttons are the most expensive bits on the invoice vs so many other items..

[@DeShakeel]

I would go for challenge stradale rear grill and rear bumper. Other than that its perfect

[@Stigs722]

Loving the 360 updates!

[@rebelranter]

You are dead right with what you are doubt to the 360, kudos to you! Keeps your ahead of the pack without it needing to become a trailer queen.

[@martmeister]

Super excited to see it in the coming weeks.

[@Buzz_15900]

DK Engineering is so next level!

[@GrahamNicholson56]

Is that a 'Chairs and Flares' Dino we missed at 9:10?

[@gordonsimpson3235]

Well done Sam, I totally get where you are coming from....I would find the tactile bits equally annoying. More annoying is that they fitted cheap crappy 'FIAT' quality switchgear in the first place! This wouldn't have happened on the 60's cars (i.e. the 330 GTC - my personal favourite). I noticed the faux aluminium (plastic bits in the cabin) have become scratched too.

[@evanbelknap3884]

hey sam care to share your thoughts on the Ferrari testarossa

[@72Moochung]

there are other companies out there repairing and etching in all the details on the sticky buttons spraying in those grooves white then covering them all in non sticky paint and they charge nowhere near 4g. If they are just buying new old stock buttons what's going to happen when it happens again.

[@colecole5314]

You’re getting ripped off with those labour times on every single item. Two hours to change an undertray! Crazy

[@mkiv175]

Hi from Sydney! When are you going to do another cribs video?

[@Utahsaint]

How much for a bunch of plastic switches!!!! I hope they changed the chemical compound on the new ones, or is it something you have to do every couple of years?

[@myou6675]

Great project and glad the 360 is getting the love and attention it deserves. You must have come into an inheritance or the KZbin revenue has gone up to spend so much on the sticky buttons though!

[@vtallus1]

For paint maybe Topaz skin? Then you can go crazy with exclusive Ferrari paint

[@tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691]

Honestly the labor costs aren’t nearly as bad as I was expecting.

[@thomasmicka2375]

Sticky buttons/knobs are due to plasticizer migration and leakage from the bulk polymer and wiping or dissolving from the surface is not a durable solution.

[@Mysticmonnz]

I love what you are doing, i am the same with my mercedes 190e

[@naughtynightlifeasia7317]

1) Someone posted a link below (which I can't find) about "stick button repairers" in the USA. If someone can repost would be much appreciated. 2) £90 a n hour is less than a main dealer which is something like £130? 3) Always check the "official" times for changing parts. Some of these seem OTT and NO-ONE charges full hours anymore. 1/4 OR 1/2 HOUR breakdowns.

[@991.2gt3]

That 250 is absolutely gorgeous!!! Can you do a detailing video on it🥺🥺🥺

[@borjastick]

What's the value of the car now? Up or down?

[@rodneybetz3886]

Love the 360 Sam!

[@BM_PAZ]

Does it really take 2 hours to replace an under tray?

[@simonorr594]

You’ll make your money back with a DK refresh as you have a manual 360. Nice vid! Thx

[@craigyirush3492]

DK is the place for Ferraris. Re colours - Kidston just did a video with a Ferrari historian who said the road cars were rarely red in the 50s and 60s.

[@rupsurfer]

surely its worth having a ago at having the buttons cleaned before replacing them?

[@mylvan]

I think you're doing the right thing Sam!

[@alberthitchcock]

Roger Collingwood at Kent High Performance can do the 'sticky buttons' in house for a fraction of the cost quoted by DK. He did my 550 Maranello last year and its great.

[@Retrobeemer]

KHP know their stuff too. Often used to pop by to have a look when I'm at Brands Hatch.

[@kievmiddeton2656]

That’s a BEAUTIFUL showroom and I can see why you trust them with you 360!

[@richards6367]

You are right to do the work, I hate sticky buttons

[@toddpatt585]

There's a place in America they can refurbish those buttons and plastic interer parts. I think there in FL not sure. Ask Hoovies

[@Bluenose372]

It’s great Sam that you are taking such good care of your 360, too many are not given the love and attention you are giving it, a future classic that your are enjoying and appreciating now in the best possible way. I salute you….

[@IanLeemusique]

Will the new buttons last or will they end up deteriorating again in a few years?

[@mbiqbal5175]

Watching a nice car being restored is therapeutic for car people

[@larsstougaard7097]

Car meditation 🙏🚘⛽

[@luxorcephrenSE23]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. In the past I felt at some point I would purchase a car similar to this, but after this video, the cost of some parts and the labour, I am 100% not going by to start a journey like that. I have two kids and money would be better spent on them than spending the cost of a car to maintain a car. When the time comes, I will get a 600cc sports bike instead from circa 2013 for £5k instead.

[@sanderernest5405]

Awesome video Sam :)

[@tgbian]

I apologize if I sound a tad bit ignorant buy why in the world does a shop charge extremely high for simple labour, i stg it shouldn't be this stupid expensive?? is it just a UK thing or is it normal "ferarri owner' thingz??

[@edmurth]

£95 an hour is cheap, especially with the caliber of cars they work on. A dealers hourly rate doesn't vary depending on the type of work, an oil change or a engine swap still get charged the same hourly rate and you're not just paying for the mechanics time but all the overheads involved in providing that service.

[@tgbian]

​@@edmurth is it really this expensive in the uk? because here in Malaysia, the cost for an oil change labour is just about 3 quids. Swapping out the front and rear anti rollbars is about 15 quids. If i'm being brutally honest, everything that sam changed would only be charged at a maximum of 200 quids (for labour) at most here in Malaysia. I've been told that in the states, eu, aussie labour is expensive. But I didn't knew it'd be this much! It makes me super grateful to still be in a country where the prices still makes sense.

[@edmurth]

@@tgbianan experienced mechanic will earn over £10 an hour, probably between £12 - £15 and that's just one who works on Ford's, VW's etc. The minimum wage in the UK for people over 23 is £8.91 an hour. Then add your business overheads, premises, business rates, utilities, insurance etc, etc. Trust me £95 an hour for a quality company like that is really cheap.

[@edmurth]

@@tgbian your prices only make sense because you live with it day to day. You need to think of it in terms of disposable income rather then the numbers to compare different parts of the world. I had a Lexus over twenty years ago and their hourly rate was £65 an hour even back then.

[@bluesky4733]

£190 labour to replace under tray ? Seriously!

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

could it be "Workshop" is an extensive word😁😉 did you Mr. ordered other Substance for the Buttons or first-equipment out of Ferrari Brand? Be happy it is olny a inspection with spareparts ,not a crash or stolen....~8.000£ why not

[@Lou-f]

Those wheels are ageing so well on the 360 👌🏻