Front End Respray - V8 Vantage

[Kid Charlemagne]

Could anyone share their front end respray experiences on an AMV8.
In particular the dealer vs aston works dilemma, specific price comparisons, and the final figure.

I need to get it done but am not convinced about my local dealer's skills.
Any advice appreciated!

KC

[silverspeed]

Works Service did a total front end respray including bonnet and it was fantastic. Took a bit of time thoughhad car for 3 weeks but collected it on low loader and returned in immaculate condition. Dealer did some paint work prior to this and the standard was very poor in comparison.

[Kid Charlemagne]

could i be vulgar and ask the price. pm me if you prefer.
kc

[elitedetailer]

Kid, where are you based?

[Kid Charlemagne]

Based in West London

[NDA]

I would recommend these guys as being at least as equal to Works Service (if not maybe a teeny bit better. Maybe get a quote from both? If you don't think your local dealer is up to it, don't use them - end of.

http://www.spray-tecrestorations.co.uk

[Let's get real]

Remember the car comes with a paint and body warranty which you may invalidate if you have repairs carried out by an unauthorised repairer.

[Kid Charlemagne]

ironic since it's highly likely the quality of the 3rd party work may well be better than approved dealers. Certainly my experience on other marques. I also spoke to AM customer services yesterday and, whilst they didnt say it openly, the guy clearly had his reservations about some of the dealers. This may have been a ploy to get me to AM WS though.

[cardigankid]

Are we saying these cars are prone to bonnet chips (as I discovered to my cost with the old model XK's)?

[clorenzen]

I have been quoted £ 1.400 for a front spoiler re-spray from Works Service. Will collect it after 4 weeks tomorrow so will post the results.

[clorenzen]

Picked up the car last Friday. It looks and feels "as new". Tungsten is a tricky color to blend in but the paintshop at Works Service made a great job. It took 4 weeks but this was not due to the re-spray but rather a faulty coolant hose that had to be re-commissioned as it was not in stock and had been reworked in later DB9s.

[Kid Charlemagne]

I'm pleased they did a good job on your car.
I think mine will be heading that way soon.