So what have you done with your Aston today?
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steveway said:
Is that a wrap, looks good. I bit the bullet and did the black pack so actually have a set of chrome if anybody wants to do it
steve
Yes its a wrap Steve, thanks for the comment. I have been debating with myself for months if it is better with the black or not. The chrome sets off the window lines nicely but does look a bit dated.steve
Shnozz said:
Do you mind telling me who in Leeds did this for you and the cost? PM if you would prefer.
Hi Shnozz, no problem, it was these guys:https://www.thevehiclewrappingcentre.com/
Just off the motorway at Guildersome. £140 incl VAT. I had my X5 done a couple of weeks ago as a tester and was very happy with the result. Friendly bunch that know what they are doing and they do work on a lot of very nice cars. I know a few guys on here have used them for full wraps / decals etc.
The only downside for me living in York is the job takes a couple of hours which is quite a while to kill as there is not much going on around there as you would expect. I went over to Jordans across the road and spent some time looking around their motorcycles and having a free coffee.
soofsayer said:
Yes its a wrap Steve, thanks for the comment. I have been debating with myself for months if it is better with the black or not. The chrome sets off the window lines nicely but does look a bit dated.
definitely worth doing, as you say makes it a little more modern. I am just getting the rest of my black carbon changed to red so mines coming togetherHi soofsayer - looks good!
Are the alloys Virage ones? AM alloy designs don't always set my heart racing, but they are some of the best I've seen (Zagato Vantage V12 and silver versions of the AMR optional ones for the last previous Vantages / Rapides being the others). But I presume they are different in size for a 12 cylinder than an 8 cylinder model?
Are the alloys Virage ones? AM alloy designs don't always set my heart racing, but they are some of the best I've seen (Zagato Vantage V12 and silver versions of the AMR optional ones for the last previous Vantages / Rapides being the others). But I presume they are different in size for a 12 cylinder than an 8 cylinder model?
nickv8 said:
Hi soofsayer - looks good!
Are the alloys Virage ones? AM alloy designs don't always set my heart racing, but they are some of the best I've seen (Zagato Vantage V12 and silver versions of the AMR optional ones for the last previous Vantages / Rapides being the others). But I presume they are different in size for a 12 cylinder than an 8 cylinder model?
Thanks Nick,Are the alloys Virage ones? AM alloy designs don't always set my heart racing, but they are some of the best I've seen (Zagato Vantage V12 and silver versions of the AMR optional ones for the last previous Vantages / Rapides being the others). But I presume they are different in size for a 12 cylinder than an 8 cylinder model?
The virage 20" wheels are the exact same size and design but they were DT silver with silver alloy, so no colour contrast. I dont think it shows it in the picture very well but the ones on my car are painted grey and then cut which was a pricey upgrade option for the wheels on the DB9.2 above the standard piano fork wheels. I have only seen one other car with the same wheels, they are quite rare. On the DB9GT the same size and design was offered with the wheel painted black and then cut, again quite rare. I managed to pick up a mint set just before Christmas which I will be changing to for my summer tyres once these tyres are toast. Regarding hub sizes there are certainly differences between the engines but I am not knowledgeable at all on that subject being a relative newbie to the AM world. Hope that was of use, cheers, Andy.
soofsayer said:
Thanks Nick,
The virage 20" wheels are the exact same size and design but they were DT silver with silver alloy, so no colour contrast. I dont think it shows it in the picture very well but the ones on my car are painted grey and then cut which was a pricey upgrade option for the wheels on the DB9.2 above the standard piano fork wheels. I have only seen one other car with the same wheels, they are quite rare. On the DB9GT the same size and design was offered with the wheel painted black and then cut, again quite rare. I managed to pick up a mint set just before Christmas which I will be changing to for my summer tyres once these tyres are toast. Regarding hub sizes there are certainly differences between the engines but I am not knowledgeable at all on that subject being a relative newbie to the AM world. Hope that was of use, cheers, Andy.
Thanks Andy for the info!The virage 20" wheels are the exact same size and design but they were DT silver with silver alloy, so no colour contrast. I dont think it shows it in the picture very well but the ones on my car are painted grey and then cut which was a pricey upgrade option for the wheels on the DB9.2 above the standard piano fork wheels. I have only seen one other car with the same wheels, they are quite rare. On the DB9GT the same size and design was offered with the wheel painted black and then cut, again quite rare. I managed to pick up a mint set just before Christmas which I will be changing to for my summer tyres once these tyres are toast. Regarding hub sizes there are certainly differences between the engines but I am not knowledgeable at all on that subject being a relative newbie to the AM world. Hope that was of use, cheers, Andy.
I’ve never seen grey painted and cut alloys before. Very subtle and sounds lovely!
soofsayer said:
Hi Shnozz, no problem, it was these guys:
https://www.thevehiclewrappingcentre.com/
Just off the motorway at Guildersome. £140 incl VAT. I had my X5 done a couple of weeks ago as a tester and was very happy with the result. Friendly bunch that know what they are doing and they do work on a lot of very nice cars. I know a few guys on here have used them for full wraps / decals etc.
The only downside for me living in York is the job takes a couple of hours which is quite a while to kill as there is not much going on around there as you would expect. I went over to Jordans across the road and spent some time looking around their motorcycles and having a free coffee.
Great stuff. Many thanks. Will book mine in. https://www.thevehiclewrappingcentre.com/
Just off the motorway at Guildersome. £140 incl VAT. I had my X5 done a couple of weeks ago as a tester and was very happy with the result. Friendly bunch that know what they are doing and they do work on a lot of very nice cars. I know a few guys on here have used them for full wraps / decals etc.
The only downside for me living in York is the job takes a couple of hours which is quite a while to kill as there is not much going on around there as you would expect. I went over to Jordans across the road and spent some time looking around their motorcycles and having a free coffee.
Shnozz said:
soofsayer said:
Hi Shnozz, no problem, it was these guys:
https://www.thevehiclewrappingcentre.com/
Just off the motorway at Guildersome. £140 incl VAT. I had my X5 done a couple of weeks ago as a tester and was very happy with the result. Friendly bunch that know what they are doing and they do work on a lot of very nice cars. I know a few guys on here have used them for full wraps / decals etc.
The only downside for me living in York is the job takes a couple of hours which is quite a while to kill as there is not much going on around there as you would expect. I went over to Jordans across the road and spent some time looking around their motorcycles and having a free coffee.
Great stuff. Many thanks. Will book mine in. https://www.thevehiclewrappingcentre.com/
Just off the motorway at Guildersome. £140 incl VAT. I had my X5 done a couple of weeks ago as a tester and was very happy with the result. Friendly bunch that know what they are doing and they do work on a lot of very nice cars. I know a few guys on here have used them for full wraps / decals etc.
The only downside for me living in York is the job takes a couple of hours which is quite a while to kill as there is not much going on around there as you would expect. I went over to Jordans across the road and spent some time looking around their motorcycles and having a free coffee.
Huge improvement Andy
Just had confirmation that my red carbon slam panel is being posted, it may be a little redder than the existing but cant tell till its here, and car is having a detail and ceramic coating applied, looks pretty good and that's just one pass of the machine polisher, cant wait.
Edited by steveway on Tuesday 5th February 17:32
steveway said:
Just had confirmation that my red carbon slam panel is being posted, it may be a little redder than the existing but cant tell till its here, and car is having a detail and ceramic coating applied, looks pretty good and that's just one pass of the machine polisher, cant wait.
Wow!!Edited by steveway on Tuesday 5th February 17:32
Can I ask where you sourced this? I need a carbon slam panel in my V12V S
Bought my V12VS a machined oil cap from billet aluminium
https://www.divinatech.com/v12-oil-filler-cap-p/v1...
I live nearby so went to collect, they have some lovely stuff and make their own proper CF
https://www.divinatech.com/v12-oil-filler-cap-p/v1...
I live nearby so went to collect, they have some lovely stuff and make their own proper CF
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