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02-27-2015, 06:03 AM
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#6
02-27-2015, 08:28 AM
I'd consider using a vinyl wrap to change the color before repainting - MUCH cheaper to do and you don't have to worry about resale or paint-related issues.
#7
02-27-2015, 09:08 AM
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Rep Power: 31 I've repainted half a dozen of my Astons over the years without any problems. They have been done to far higher standards than AM Works. The key is preparation and removing all the old paint back to bare metal/composite before building up the new layers. You can also get better paint than what the factory uses that will last longer and be harder better resisting stone chips.
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02-27-2015, 10:14 AM
#9
02-27-2015, 10:53 AM
What color is you car?
If you are planning to buy, if its a very good deal, o buy it.
ALL ASTON COLORSARE VERY GOOD, so if you own that particular color for few months, it will grow on you.
otherwise wrp it.
#10
02-27-2015, 11:44 AM
I've repainted half a dozen of my Astons over the years without any problems. They have been done to far higher standards than AM Works. The key is preparation and removing all the old paint back to bare metal/composite before building up the new layers. You can also get better paint than what the factory uses that will last longer and be harder better resisting stone chips.
Why not get the car wrapped instead? That way its reversible if the next owner doesn't like your color choice?
#13
02-28-2015, 09:28 AM
If resale value is important to you. ....which may not be the case, repainting a modern AM a different color should diminish future demand & price. On the other hand, several members here have discussed passing on purchasing vehicles with wraps because they were weary of the condition of the underlying paint. You're damn ed either way!
If making you happy is more important, go for it, but get it done right...which probably means spending $8K-$10K....you can call around to AM body shops to get an idea of what they charge. It's likely elevated because of their market, but they also know our cars better than anyone else. Earl Scheib is probably not the way to go.
Because of the cost, many look to wrap. It's not as nice as paint, but half the cost, more durable, and reversable. I'll likely wrap instead of repaint.
If making you happy is more important, go for it, but get it done right...which probably means spending $8K-$10K....you can call around to AM body shops to get an idea of what they charge. It's likely elevated because of their market, but they also know our cars better than anyone else. Earl Scheib is probably not the way to go.
Because of the cost, many look to wrap. It's not as nice as paint, but half the cost, more durable, and reversable. I'll likely wrap instead of repaint.
#14
02-28-2015, 05:31 PM
If the paint condition is bad, then a paint job is a good idea.
If the paint is still in good condition, then consider a vinyl car wrap, so that the original paint is protected.
-Don
If the paint is still in good condition, then consider a vinyl car wrap, so that the original paint is protected.
-Don
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