Newer AM Paint resistance to stone chipping & swirls

[AlexT]

What is the resistance to stone chips & paint swirls of the newer paint systems used by AM? I've done some research on the forums and it appears that the older cars suffered from weak clear coats or lacquer (as some have called it) that simply translated into excessive stone chips and swirls from even hand washing. I've been looking into PPF options but not too keen on the slight orange peel-look that detracts from the superfine AM paint finishes.

Are they now as hard as say Benz ceramiclear (or newer Glasurit) or other premium clear coats? Benz use nanotech hard clear coats which, in my experience, are excellent.

[AlexT]

Perhaps any DB11 owners out there want to share their experience?

[paddy328]

Nothing really has changed as far as I can tell. Some of the dark ones are very soft. The ultimate black on the vanquish being close to being as soft as storm black.

[AlexT]

Thanks for the reply. Looks like going for black on a new Vantage maybe asking for a lot of maintenance! Extensive PPF will be in order in any case. I wonder who makes Aston's paint system?

[Big E 118]

Can't comment on the paint resilience because the first thing I do is get a car PPF'd. I was never a fan of orange peel finishes, yellowing and ugly lines left by PPF in the "old days" but over the last few years products are so good you don't suffer with these drawbacks.

The guys that do my cars use the latest Xpel products and I find them very durable and virtually invisible.

[PantsFire]

How new? I've had my Vanquish paint corrected and PPF'd recently, the detailer said the paint was frustratingly soft. I'd heartily recommend PPF, takes 99% the stress out of cleaning and paint maintenance.

[DocW]

Hi Pantsfire Sorry to ask this here but your email is blocked. Where did you get the detailing and ppf done? I’m in South Yorkshire and seem to think you are not too far away. Email me via PH if you wish.