V8V Replacement Front wing

[SnowMachine]

Does anybody have any idea what the cost of replacing a front wing on a V8V is and any recommendations for a specialist to carry out that work (location not important). I managed to split the wing at the top of the wheel arch in a very low speed coming together with a wall and I don't believe it is repairable.

Thanks in advance for any advice

[GR1FF1F]

Had to have this done on mine a couple of years back. Parked in a car park and someone knocked it while I was gone for 10 minutes (Aargh). Didn't even notice when I got back to the car but saw a hairline crack the following day + tell tale paint marks.

Anyway, IIRC, the wings are polycarbonate, and it ain't cheap. If memory serves me correctly it was in the region of £7k on insurance.

[V8V CG]

In similar circumstances, I was promised by Fairweather Auto-Shine in Exeter that when I got the car back I wouldn't be able to tell the wing had been replaced, and I couldn't. Very good work. I crunched the valance, too, so my cost wouldn't be a good guide.

http://www.fairweatherauto-shine.co.uk/

[johnnyBv8]

There are a couple of used ones on eBay at £200 ish. Not damaged, but marked/scratched etc....you'd be getting a bodyhop to fit and paint it anyway. Probably your cheapest option, and I don't really see any downside compared to buying a new part.

[Ice27]

You can get one here...

http://astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantage

[snuffy]

Ice27 said:

You can get one here...

http://astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantage

That's a handy site.

My wheels centres are a bit pish, £45 for some nice new ones !

[Lunablack]

snuffy said:

That's a handy site.

My wheels centres are a bit pish, £45 for some nice new ones !

Or you can have my almost brand new but unmarked ones for £30 quid

(had wheel colour changed just after I'd bought them)....

[snuffy]

Lunablack said:

Or you can have my almost brand new but unmarked ones for £30 quid

(had wheel colour changed just after I'd bought them)....

Oh. I've done it now. Never mind.

[With these feet]

The wings are moulded composite that repairs the same way as fibreglass. You have to ensure all the damage is found as it splits into layers. I use a fibreglass repair kit and have had no issues, had more damage sometime afterwards and the wing cracked in a different place! Id guess this is where your damage is as well..

[shunt]

Lunablack said:

Or you can have my almost brand new but unmarked ones for £30 quid

(had wheel colour changed just after I'd bought them)....

I'll have them for £30 if they're still up for grabs?

[Mr Aston Martin]

GR1FF1F said:

Had to have this done on mine a couple of years back. Parked in a car park and someone knocked it while I was gone for 10 minutes (Aargh). Didn't even notice when I got back to the car but saw a hairline crack the following day + tell tale paint marks.

Anyway, IIRC, the wings are polycarbonate, and it ain't cheap. If memory serves me correctly it was in the region of £7k on insurance.

+1. WS performed my repair, replacing the wing and respraying the bonnet and drivers door to ensure a seemless colour match ensuring a great job.

[BingoBob]

Would you bring the car to the UK to get the work done? Or are you looking just in Switzerland?

[Lunablack]

shunt said:

I'll have them for £30 if they're still up for grabs?

They're yours

I'll PM you when I get back into the UK..... Sometime next week...

[Jockman]

Lunablack said:

They're yours

I'll PM you when I get back into the UK..... Sometime next week...

I've seen those in your garage....and they ain't worth £30

[shunt]

Jockman said:

I've seen those in your garage....and they ain't worth £30

Oh no, they'd best be like new or the deals off. But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here

[AMDBSNick]

shunt said:

Oh no, they'd best be like new or the deals off. But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here

Ignore the little blue fella, he's got a right one on him today

[Jockman]

shunt said:

Oh no, they'd best be like new or the deals off. But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here

Oh, they're definitely 'like' new Shunt

And for the avoidance of any doubt Shunt, Luna is a top bloke - straight as a lace - and those centres are in pristine condition. A quick look on ebay tells me you would be paying a lot more elsewhere

Edited by Jockman on Monday 6th August 14:47

[Lunablack]

shunt said:

But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here

Correct. I'm sure you'll be delighted with them.... I'll post a pic up when I get home so you can see what you're getting....

[shunt]

Lunablack said:

Correct. I'm sure you'll be delighted with them.... I'll post a pic up when I get home so you can see what you're getting....

I'm sure they are Luna, I had the wheels done a few months ago & my slightly pitted centre have been bugging me ever since. Where are you in the UK? I'm flitting between Manchester & Liverpool.

[Lunablack]

I've sent you a PM