This red Ferrari 488 received full body premium gloss PPF at Apex Detail Studio in Dubai. The self-healing film covers every panel, from mirror edges to the aero parts, without changing the car’s gloss or curves. Full body PPF starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT.
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- What was done to this Ferrari 488?
- Why does a Ferrari 488 need full body PPF in Dubai?
- How was the 488 prepared and filmed?
- Watch the full Ferrari 488 PPF build
- How did the 488 look when it was finished?
- What makes premium gloss PPF a good film for a Ferrari?
- How much does Ferrari PPF cost in Dubai?
- How do you look after PPF on a Ferrari?
- What our PPF customers say
- Frequently asked questions
Job card
- Car: Ferrari 488, red.
- Service: full body PPF, our flagship package.
- Film: Premium gloss PPF, gloss, self-healing.
- Prep: foam wash, rinse and full preparation.
- Where: Apex Detail Studio, Al Quoz, Dubai.
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What was done to this Ferrari 488?
The 488 was covered in full body premium gloss PPF, our flagship PPF package, with every panel from the mirror edges to the aero parts wrapped.
The 488 has deep side intakes, a low nose and wide rear haunches, all of which take stone chips. For other Ferrari builds, see our Ferrari Purosangue premium satin PPF.
Why does a Ferrari 488 need full body PPF in Dubai?
The 488 is a mid engined car with a long, low nose and big side intakes that feed air to the twin turbo V8. That shape is beautiful, and it is also exposed. The front bumper and bonnet take stone chips on the highway, the intakes and the leading edges of the rear wings catch grit thrown up by the front tyres, and the aero parts sit low enough to pick up road rash.
That is why this car came in for our flagship full body package rather than a front end kit. Every panel was wrapped, from the mirror edges to the aero parts, to guard against road rash, rock chips, sand damage and daily wear. Ferrari red is a deep, layered colour, and keeping the original paint untouched matters to owners and to buyers later on. Our guide to PPF for sports cars explains the thinking.
How was the 488 prepared and filmed?
The car was foam washed, rinsed and prepared before the film went on. Each panel was then filmed, with the edges worked into the intakes, around the badges and over the rear wing.
Step by step, this is how the 488 was done:
Step by step on this Ferrari 488
These stills come from the full build video further down the page, so every photo shows this exact car in our Al Quoz studio.
Watch the full Ferrari 488 PPF build
The video follows the 488 from the wash bay through the full body film installation to the finished car.
How did the 488 look when it was finished?
The 488 kept its factory red gloss, with the badges, intakes and lettering all protected.
What makes premium gloss PPF a good film for a Ferrari?
- Self healing: minor swirls and scratches fade away with heat, which the Dubai sun provides for free.
- Optical clarity: the film keeps the natural depth and colour of the paint, so the red looks like red, not like film.
- Gloss: it holds the showroom shine instead of dulling the finish.
- Coverage: it can be shaped around sensitive curves, carbon fibre elements and intricate bodywork, as the close ups in the video show.
Want to compare film options? Read types of PPF in Dubai and is premium PPF worth it.
How much does Ferrari PPF cost in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. Send your car details on WhatsApp for an exact quote. Read more in our PPF cost in Dubai guide and our sports car PPF article.
How do you look after PPF on a Ferrari?
Wait a few days before the first wash. Then hand wash with a pH neutral shampoo, keep pressure washer jets away from film edges, and clean off bugs and tar quickly. Light marks in the film heal with warmth.
For window film on the same family of cars, see our Ferrari 488 Pista window tint upgrade.
What our PPF customers say
Frequently asked questions
What did Apex Detail Studio do to this Ferrari 488?
We fitted full body premium gloss PPF, covering every panel from the mirror edges to the aero parts.
What is premium gloss PPF?
It is a clear, gloss, self-healing paint protection film. Light marks heal with heat.
Does PPF change the look of a red Ferrari?
No. Clear gloss film keeps the factory colour and gloss.
Which parts of a 488 chip the most?
The front bumper, bonnet, front wings, side intakes and the rear haunches ahead of the rear wheels.
How much is Ferrari PPF in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. Send your car details on WhatsApp for an exact price.
How long does full body PPF take on a Ferrari?
Usually a few days, including prep and a final check. The team confirms timing with your quote.
