The signature treatment
02 / PROTECT
Signature Protect
Deep correction. Lasting protection.
- Everything in Studio Refresh
- Two-stage paint correction
- Ceramic coating & wheel protection
- Leather care & fabric guard
- 5-year documented warranty*
Ferrari · Mid-engined sports car (GTB coupé and GTS retractable hard-top spider)
Ferrari 296 GTB and GTS paint protection and detailing
The 296 is a compact, mid-engined plug-in hybrid, and its short nose and muscular rear wings take the brunt of road grit. The GTS adds a retractable hard top whose seals and panel gaps trap fine sand. BLN Auto Lab protects the exposed paintwork with film, corrects and coats the finish, and cleans the carbon, leather and screens inside with suitable products.
What protection does a Ferrari 296 GTB & GTS need in the UAE?
For a Ferrari 296 GTB or GTS driven in the UAE, BLN Auto Lab suggests full-front paint protection film carried back to the leading edges of the rear wings, a graphene coating over both film and paint, and careful washing around the charging flap. Owners planning track days often choose full-body film. Price and handover date are set after a free inspection in Sharjah.
- Body style
- Mid-engined sports car (GTB coupé and GTS retractable hard-top spider)
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Covers
- 296 GTB, 296 GTS and the Assetto Fiorano package
- Suggested
- Signature Protect
Where to protect first
Where the 296 GTB & GTS needs protection
Short nose and splitter
The 296's short front overhang and low splitter meet sand, gravel and steep ramps first, and chips on a saturated colour are visible from several metres away.
Rear wing leading edges
The rear wings swell out well beyond the doors, so their forward-facing surfaces catch the grit flicked back by the front tyres at speed.
Charging flap surround
As a plug-in hybrid, the 296 has a charging flap that is opened regularly, so fingerprints and fine scratches build up around it, and water should never be forced in.
GTS roof panels
On the 296 GTS, the retractable hard top folds away behind the cabin, and sand left in its seals and panel gaps can scratch nearby paint as the roof moves.
Exposed carbon trim
If your car has the Assetto Fiorano package or other exposed carbon options, the lacquered weave on those parts marks easily from abrasive towels and harsh cleaners.
Recommended
BLN's treatments for the 296 GTB & GTS
- PPF (Paint protection film)
Clear film across the nose, bonnet, front wings, mirrors and lights, carried back to the rear wing leading edges and sills; track-day owners usually choose full-body coverage, which carries a 10-year film warranty.
- Tinting
Non-metallic ceramic film on the side glass cuts heat in the compact cabin without disturbing phone or GPS reception, fitted only after BLN confirms the current legal limit.
- Ceramic coating
A 9H-rated ceramic shell, offered as 3-year and 5-year systems, that gives deep Ferrari reds and yellows a slick, easy-to-rinse surface.
- Graphene coating
A graphene coating over the film and uncovered paint, rated for up to 7 years on corrected paint, lets dust rinse out of the air channels and keeps each hand wash gentle.
Finish and materials
What we take care with
- If your 296 wears a livery, BLN first checks whether it is painted or an applied graphic, because each needs a different approach to correction and film.
- Where carbon-ceramic brakes are fitted, keep wheel cleaners non-acidic and wash coloured calipers by hand, since stiff brushes can mark both the discs and the caliper paint.
- The touch-sensitive steering wheel controls and digital instrument display are cleaned with soft microfibre and a screen-safe product, applied to the cloth rather than sprayed directly.
Suggested programme
A starting point for your 296 GTB & GTS
Signature Protect brings a two-stage polish, ceramic coating and wheel protection to a 296 driven at weekends; add full-front film before regular highway use.
Final price and handover date confirmed after a free inspection. *Warranty terms and maintenance requirements apply; ask the studio for details.
Good to know
Ferrari 296 GTB & GTS questions
How much of a Ferrari 296 GTB should be covered in PPF?
That comes down to how your 296 is driven. Full-front film, carried back to the rear wing edges, covers the areas that chip most on road drives. If you plan track days or want every panel protected from car park scuffs, full-body film brings BLN's 10-year film warranty; terms vary by tier.
Does the 296's hybrid system change how it is detailed?
Only in a few areas. The charging flap stays closed during washing and its edges are never pressure-washed, and engine-bay cleaning uses a low-moisture method rather than a hose. Film, polishing and coating follow the same careful process BLN uses on any Ferrari.
Can PPF be fitted to the roof of a 296 GTS?
Yes, if the roof panels are painted. Clear film can be applied to them like the rest of the body, with edges finished away from the seals so the roof still folds cleanly. BLN checks the roof's operation before and after fitting and cleans the seals as part of the job.
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