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What would be the effect on value when changing the original colour of a car?
I have a friend who is struggling to find a dark coloured 964 turbo & is considering buying a red one & having a full bare metal respray. He’s thinking long term effect.
Regards
I have a friend who is struggling to find a dark coloured 964 turbo & is considering buying a red one & having a full bare metal respray. He’s thinking long term effect.
Regards
Edited by Mark Stevens on Wednesday 29th March 15:27
IMO unless it was done by Porsche Reading it would devalue the car quite significantly - and even then it would be stigmatised by some people.
The cost would be considerable, and not even sure if they are still doing this kind of work as their resources are stretched.
May be possible at the Factory.
The cost would be considerable, and not even sure if they are still doing this kind of work as their resources are stretched.
May be possible at the Factory.
Schuey_911 said:
Is what I was going to suggest too. A good quality wrap or peelable paint. However, I'm aware the latter option can be very expensive!
That looks like Oak Green? Looks stunning
it is, thanksThat looks like Oak Green? Looks stunning
just the body was circa 7 +vat
I had wheels, graphics and few other bits and bobs done too.
Not cheap, I'm hoping I've got what I paid for though...WITH the bonus that original paint stays tip top underneath when the day comes to move it on (I'm not moving it on)
It's essentially a PPF aswell, so man-maths/justification was easy
Quickmoose said:
peelable paint. Its paint you can polish and has no orange peel effect.
Take it off to reveal unmarked original colour for resale
best of both worlds?...I think so.
Who did this for you and was it much more expensive than a traditional paint job?Take it off to reveal unmarked original colour for resale
best of both worlds?...I think so.
I’m looking at a car atm but the colour is a major drawback for me. I looked into having it wrapped but decided against it.
P. ONeill said:
Going back to the OP, if the car is a keeper then it wouldn’t matter. People can be funny about originality even if the car wasn’t a desirable colour. Personally it wouldn’t bother me if it was done perfectly.
this is also true.... buy the car for you, do what YOU want to it.Quickmoose said:
Schuey_911 said:
Is what I was going to suggest too. A good quality wrap or peelable paint. However, I'm aware the latter option can be very expensive!
That looks like Oak Green? Looks stunning
it is, thanksThat looks like Oak Green? Looks stunning
just the body was circa 7 +vat
I had wheels, graphics and few other bits and bobs done too.
Not cheap, I'm hoping I've got what I paid for though...WITH the bonus that original paint stays tip top underneath when the day comes to move it on (I'm not moving it on)
It's essentially a PPF aswell, so man-maths/justification was easy
How long does this peelable paint last - longer than a wrap? My wrap is 3 years in and is OK (dark metallic blue over white) but I plan to redo this winter. If your friend goes for a wrap then i suggest that you get it ppf's over the top or, if you get a big stone ship the old colour can be seen.....
Mark Stevens said:
What would be the effect on value when changing the original colour of a car?
I have a friend who is struggling to find a dark coloured 964 turbo & is considering buying a red one & having a full bare metal respray. He’s thinking long term effect.
Regards
Values of a car like a 964 Turbo vary massively depending on condition/history etc If he’s buying a car which is say higher mileage and the paintwork needs attention it will have much less impact than if its an original car in great condition/history. if it’s the latter it would be financial suicide. I have a friend who is struggling to find a dark coloured 964 turbo & is considering buying a red one & having a full bare metal respray. He’s thinking long term effect.
Regards
Edited by Mark Stevens on Wednesday 29th March 15:27
Personally I wouldn’t have a problem with buying a car and changing the colour if that was my dream car/keeper.
Really depends on the state of your 964 turbo as to whether it's financially worthwhile.
If it's a keeper why not. But make sure you 'document everything' and a thread on the process would add to the viability of the change.
Personally I'd do a paint change vs a wrap on a keeper.
The big question is which colour would add the most value to the change?
964 turbo famous for Bad Boys black, look fabulous in cobalt blue or speed yellow.
I'd keep it a period 964 colour and the 964 paint codes list is below:
If it's a keeper why not. But make sure you 'document everything' and a thread on the process would add to the viability of the change.
Personally I'd do a paint change vs a wrap on a keeper.
The big question is which colour would add the most value to the change?
964 turbo famous for Bad Boys black, look fabulous in cobalt blue or speed yellow.
I'd keep it a period 964 colour and the 964 paint codes list is below:
Edited by g7jhp on Thursday 30th March 14:00
Will your friend please buy this, and then take off all the tat. Please.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202005209...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202005209...
Orangecurry said:
Will your friend please buy this, and then take off all the tat. Please.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202005209...
That’s a hell of a lot of tat.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202005209...
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