V8 Vantage colour change
Discussion
My Vantage is currently Meteorite Silver with black grills wheels and trim.
Having driven it a lot in the last 12 months it has a lot of stone chips at the front and on the rear arches. It also already had the trademark paint bubbling around the door handles which Aston Martin aren't interested in repairing for me. So I'm definitely going to have the car painted next year, and then have a paint protection film applied so as to keep it looking good. I'm considering a colour change to Volcano Red with my black something like this appreciating this is a V12
Questions
1. Will changing the cars colour from the factory original to another factory colour affect the value of the car?
2. Thoughts on the colour?
The cost difference isn't that great as I need so many panels painting anyway.
Having driven it a lot in the last 12 months it has a lot of stone chips at the front and on the rear arches. It also already had the trademark paint bubbling around the door handles which Aston Martin aren't interested in repairing for me. So I'm definitely going to have the car painted next year, and then have a paint protection film applied so as to keep it looking good. I'm considering a colour change to Volcano Red with my black something like this appreciating this is a V12
Questions
1. Will changing the cars colour from the factory original to another factory colour affect the value of the car?
2. Thoughts on the colour?
The cost difference isn't that great as I need so many panels painting anyway.
Ok from someone who has a red V8 Vantage, in the "old shape" then ill say this.
The reds are not a common colour and of couse everyone associates Astons with the silvers, greys and blacks. I admit it wasnt my first choice but the car came up at Works for a good price and it was a 4.7. I put a deposit down on it 3000mile away within 10 mins of it going on the Aston Used site.
I have not seen another Fire Ref Vantage and the only other one i have seen was on a forum in the States. I know a handful were made in this colour at launch and not offered widespread since.
It does turn heads and i have been commented on lots of times on the unusual colour than the car itself.
Resale then it will attract a 2nd look but if your heart was set on the "normal" colours then some people may not want to consider a red Vantage. I suppose its a bit like a Ferrari has to be red!?!?!
The only thing i will say is people may shy away on the fact its been resprayed and if like me you trawl the net about the car you are going to buy, Volcano Red was not offered on the age of car you have, again something that people would shy away from.
Personally i think you should go for a "smoother" colour as your shape is more of the classic one than the newer "bits of spoilers etc added" version which suits the Volcano colour.
The reds are not a common colour and of couse everyone associates Astons with the silvers, greys and blacks. I admit it wasnt my first choice but the car came up at Works for a good price and it was a 4.7. I put a deposit down on it 3000mile away within 10 mins of it going on the Aston Used site.
I have not seen another Fire Ref Vantage and the only other one i have seen was on a forum in the States. I know a handful were made in this colour at launch and not offered widespread since.
It does turn heads and i have been commented on lots of times on the unusual colour than the car itself.
Resale then it will attract a 2nd look but if your heart was set on the "normal" colours then some people may not want to consider a red Vantage. I suppose its a bit like a Ferrari has to be red!?!?!
The only thing i will say is people may shy away on the fact its been resprayed and if like me you trawl the net about the car you are going to buy, Volcano Red was not offered on the age of car you have, again something that people would shy away from.
Personally i think you should go for a "smoother" colour as your shape is more of the classic one than the newer "bits of spoilers etc added" version which suits the Volcano colour.
V8Andrew said:
My Vantage is currently Meteorite Silver with black grills wheels and trim.
Having driven it a lot in the last 12 months it has a lot of stone chips at the front and on the rear arches. It also already had the trademark paint bubbling around the door handles which Aston Martin aren't interested in repairing for me. So I'm definitely going to have the car painted next year, and then have a paint protection film applied so as to keep it looking good. I'm considering a colour change to Volcano Red with my black something like this appreciating this is a V12
Questions
1. Will changing the cars colour from the factory original to another factory colour affect the value of the car?
2. Thoughts on the colour?
The cost difference isn't that great as I need so many panels painting anyway.
Possible answersHaving driven it a lot in the last 12 months it has a lot of stone chips at the front and on the rear arches. It also already had the trademark paint bubbling around the door handles which Aston Martin aren't interested in repairing for me. So I'm definitely going to have the car painted next year, and then have a paint protection film applied so as to keep it looking good. I'm considering a colour change to Volcano Red with my black something like this appreciating this is a V12
Questions
1. Will changing the cars colour from the factory original to another factory colour affect the value of the car?
2. Thoughts on the colour?
The cost difference isn't that great as I need so many panels painting anyway.
1. I firmly believe that with Astons, the more cosmetic modifications you make to take the car away from standard, the more you will decrease the value and appeal of the car. Of course there will be buyers at the right price, but not as many as if it were standard. Many people are also nervous of 'resprays' and wraps. They tend to think 'what are you hiding?' Also, as you move away from the traditional safe/boring Aston greys and blacks, you again reduce your potential buyers pool, and therefore value.
2. It's an amazing colour and looks brilliant on current DB9s, Vanquishes and V12VSes. Not sure about earlier models.
If it was me I'd get it repainted as necessary in the same colour. But, if you have your heart set on a red one, and are prepared for what's in 1. above, then why not?
V8Andrew said:
The cost difference isn't that great as I need so many panels painting anyway.
Is this remotely true? A color change requires a whole bunch of xtra work like painting the engine area, door surrounds, hatch surrounds, etc. Unless you pull the motor, this is not an easy proposition.petop said:
Ok from someone who has a red V8 Vantage, in the "old shape" then ill say this.
The reds are not a common colour and of couse everyone associates Astons with the silvers, greys and blacks. I admit it wasnt my first choice but the car came up at Works for a good price and it was a 4.7. I put a deposit down on it 3000mile away within 10 mins of it going on the Aston Used site.
I have not seen another Fire Ref Vantage and the only other one i have seen was on a forum in the States. I know a handful were made in this colour at launch and not offered widespread since.
It does turn heads and i have been commented on lots of times on the unusual colour than the car itself.
Resale then it will attract a 2nd look but if your heart was set on the "normal" colours then some people may not want to consider a red Vantage. I suppose its a bit like a Ferrari has to be red!?!?!
The only thing i will say is people may shy away on the fact its been resprayed and if like me you trawl the net about the car you are going to buy, Volcano Red was not offered on the age of car you have, again something that people would shy away from.
Personally i think you should go for a "smoother" colour as your shape is more of the classic one than the newer "bits of spoilers etc added" version which suits the Volcano colour.
I actually fancied a red Vantage when I was looking originally, but as you point out they are rare as rocking horse do do, so I went for one with the spec I wanted minus colour. Red is an individual colour on an Aston and I like that about it. Very good information about Volcano Red not being a standard colour on that age of car, I wasn't aware. I agree with your sentiment about liking the original uncluttered look of the early cars.The reds are not a common colour and of couse everyone associates Astons with the silvers, greys and blacks. I admit it wasnt my first choice but the car came up at Works for a good price and it was a 4.7. I put a deposit down on it 3000mile away within 10 mins of it going on the Aston Used site.
I have not seen another Fire Ref Vantage and the only other one i have seen was on a forum in the States. I know a handful were made in this colour at launch and not offered widespread since.
It does turn heads and i have been commented on lots of times on the unusual colour than the car itself.
Resale then it will attract a 2nd look but if your heart was set on the "normal" colours then some people may not want to consider a red Vantage. I suppose its a bit like a Ferrari has to be red!?!?!
The only thing i will say is people may shy away on the fact its been resprayed and if like me you trawl the net about the car you are going to buy, Volcano Red was not offered on the age of car you have, again something that people would shy away from.
Personally i think you should go for a "smoother" colour as your shape is more of the classic one than the newer "bits of spoilers etc added" version which suits the Volcano colour.
Quarterly said:
How much does it cost to have the whole car resprayed?
Only about £800 more than having the individual panels done that I need doing, obviously dependant on exact colour too.DAMIT said:
Why don't you just get a coloured protection film put on it?
Interesting idea. I'm guessing it would be a cheaper option, but wouldn't change the fact that the paint needs doing. I wonder how well it would hide the bubbling around the door handles I have?Phil74891 said:
Possible answers
1. I firmly believe that with Astons, the more cosmetic modifications you make to take the car away from standard, the more you will decrease the value and appeal of the car. Of course there will be buyers at the right price, but not as many as if it were standard. Many people are also nervous of 'resprays' and wraps. They tend to think 'what are you hiding?' Also, as you move away from the traditional safe/boring Aston greys and blacks, you again reduce your potential buyers pool, and therefore value.
2. It's an amazing colour and looks brilliant on current DB9s, Vanquishes and V12VSes. Not sure about earlier models.
If it was me I'd get it repainted as necessary in the same colour. But, if you have your heart set on a red one, and are prepared for what's in 1. above, then why not?
Good summary, my head says just get it fixed in the current colour, my heart says go for a crazy colour or a wrap!1. I firmly believe that with Astons, the more cosmetic modifications you make to take the car away from standard, the more you will decrease the value and appeal of the car. Of course there will be buyers at the right price, but not as many as if it were standard. Many people are also nervous of 'resprays' and wraps. They tend to think 'what are you hiding?' Also, as you move away from the traditional safe/boring Aston greys and blacks, you again reduce your potential buyers pool, and therefore value.
2. It's an amazing colour and looks brilliant on current DB9s, Vanquishes and V12VSes. Not sure about earlier models.
If it was me I'd get it repainted as necessary in the same colour. But, if you have your heart set on a red one, and are prepared for what's in 1. above, then why not?
DB9VolanteDriver said:
Is this remotely true? A color change requires a whole bunch of xtra work like painting the engine area, door surrounds, hatch surrounds, etc. Unless you pull the motor, this is not an easy proposition.
Based on the quotes I've had, yes it is true, about £800 more. I'm not sure there is any paint in the engine bay as Gilbo points out.Our very talented friend in Florida, did his own wrap on his previous Vantage.
I do not have a link (can anyone help), but the result was spectacular and beautiful, and I say that as someone who usually tends to prefer originality. The colour was blue.
I don't know the preference of purchasers in America, but there would not be many buyers here, for a Gaydon Aston Martin after it had been resprayed in a different colour (racing cars excepted).
It makes little or no financial sense to respray it in another color. That is if you want it to be done professionally (removing trim, interior, mechanicals, etc). I'd say respray it in the same color and give it a professional wrap. Although not cheap either, its the best of both worlds and will give you a pristine car when come to selling it again.
A wrap wont hide bad condition paintwork as the bubbling etc will show through the wrap.
If you colour change the car I estimate a 10K loss in value. Completely different buyer once you have done that.
You only have two options...
1. Get car painted in original factory colour.
2. Get car painted in original fcatory colour and then pay for a wrap on top which will probably cost the same again as the paintwork.
If you colour change the car I estimate a 10K loss in value. Completely different buyer once you have done that.
You only have two options...
1. Get car painted in original factory colour.
2. Get car painted in original fcatory colour and then pay for a wrap on top which will probably cost the same again as the paintwork.
Absolutely do not change away from it's original colour, have the repairs done, then wrap in any colour that takes your fancy, then come resale, remove the wrap and you have a pristine example to sell....
If you do indeed go for a wrap ensure you get it done by one of the tried and tested company's, not only will the finish be much better but it will also come off without damaging the paintwork underneath, as with everything in life there are good any bad out there..
If you do indeed go for a wrap ensure you get it done by one of the tried and tested company's, not only will the finish be much better but it will also come off without damaging the paintwork underneath, as with everything in life there are good any bad out there..
Edited by kbooker on Friday 4th December 15:03
A friend of mine recently bought a 2011 V12 Vantage with 8k miles. It has been repainted by the dealer from white to "flat white". The car sat for quite some time advertised between $145k and $125k. He purchased it for $106k. This is surely an example of what happens to the resale value after reprainting an Aston.
A friend of mine recently bought a 2011 V12 Vantage with 8k miles. It has been repainted by the dealer from white to "flat white". The car sat for quite some time advertised between $145k and $125k. He purchased it for $106k. This is surely an example of what happens to the resale value after reprainting an Aston.
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