Changes

[Singh]

I have given changing the colour of my S8 some serious thought now, I have decided to go for a full respray unless I get a good discount on a wrap, but then no detailing Anyhow it wont be happening for a good few months yet, partly because I need to save up some more money and partly because I want to see all the different colours at the meet to help me before I make a firm decision. I have had a quote of £1200 from someone, I had a look at an A Class the guy had done and it was a very good job however i'm not sure I would trust him with my S8. I took it to another bodyshop thats local to me ( a very good one) and they want £2.5k. They say they will remove the windscreen,bonnet,bumpers,doors,lights and so will take two weeks, does this sound about right? My cousin who works at a main BMW dealership is also going to find out what he can get it done using his staff discount. I don't mind spending money upto about 2.5k as long as the jobs a good un. I don't think I'll sell this car if I respray it so longevity's a must. If anyone has any recommendations on bodyshop, please let me know.

Now, the fun part. What colour? I have narrowed it down to the following:

Arden Blue (Vauxhall)



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Estroil Blue (BMW)



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Le Mans Blue (BMW)



I'm also going to get some final edition alloys and a quads with X pipe, so bare this in mind when trying to picture it! I rekon the Le Mans blue will keep it looking classy, then again the others would make it stand out a lot and I rekon they would also suit the mirrors,wheels in gunmetal grey?

Please vote for your favourite colour as I like all three and it will ultimatley be what you guys decide.

[Architex_mA8tey]

Estroil Blue for me, lovely colour

you want to spend 2k plus changing the colour.. !!
will you ever get that back, or do you have money to burn :-)

[Singh]

I don't think I will get it back, in fact, I think buyers would be put off in buying a resprayed car? The job will be a good one though, it will be a complete colour change, so under the bonnet all the shuts, and the bodyshop also give IIRC a five year warranty on the work. Im justifying it on the basis:

1. I got the car cheap
2. I will have something unique
3. Blue will set off some Quads nicely

oh I see, spending 2-3k so it makes the exhaust look good. That makes better sense :-)
Like to see the results but one of those things I would never be able to justify personally mate!

[Singh]

Yeah, it all comes down to personal choice. At the moment I have no other commitments, I can think of and no better way to spend the money, I have no Mortgage, loans to pay etc, and will have all the money by the start of Sept I may not have the chance to be this bonkers ever again! Some people buy cars and loose a hell of a lot more than 2-3k in depreciation so why not spend that much on making something unique that will make me love my car

absolutely no reason. love to see the end result and essentially am jealous of not having a mortgage and loan and commitements!!!
oh if these were available when I was buying cars first time around..

[gninnam]

Arden Blue for me - problem with car colours on PC's is you don't see them as you would in the flesh (know what I mean!!!).

Also, seen the wrap idea and looked quite neat (apart from needing redoing after 24 to 36 months). What price were you given for that?

[Conan_the_Librarian]

have to admit although I voted for the estoril blue, the wrap idea is far more appealing as you can change colour 3 times for what you are being quoted. Each wrap lasts 24/36 months? Thats 6 to 9 years worth........... Just a thought.

[Singh]

Good point Mike, one that I considered myself last night and am now considering it. I was just abit worried it wouldn't have that reflection and shine that a good detail usually gives to a cars paintwork, I also read it damaged someones paintwork. I am going to book an appoitment with a wrap company to get a sample of both paint colours, I will hopefully go down this weekend and bring the samples to the meet? Just waiting for Tony to get hold of some prices