My Aston Paint Is Ruined! So Here’s The Plan…

[@mariaarthur6868]

I would choose for the Aston Martin factory to do the job, factory finish and a great story

[@proffesionalretard]

Not sure the factory can do that but AM works at Newport Pagnell could do it

[@DSM2094]

Especially with that special Valkyrie tech based paint. Not sure if a "normal" body shop could recreate that paint.

[@proffesionalretard]

@@DSM2094 the thing is, I’m pretty sure Aston will not respray used cars at their factory.

[@DSM2094]

@@proffesionalretard Yeah definitely, Like you said AM works would be fine. I just think it needs to be a work shop backed by Aston Martin to get that special paint

[@cephasmakuzva]

@@proffesionalretard they may not do it but for sure it can go to Aston Martin Works to carry out the job and have it signed and backed by Aston. A chance for another great collarabaration and chance to create a great story once again.

[@jjlongo007]

I would ask Aston Martin Works to collaborate, it would be a guarantee to the job and the value of the car

[@cephasmakuzva]

and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@jedgreco]

Fully agree

[@gavinsullivan9015]

It’s an Aston Martin, less is more, I’d go easy on the bronze!

[@Jtheman497]

Everyone in the comments it's saying go silver, which you could just go buy. The green would be amazing and it would your own which I think is the Key. like Smhe and his GT ;). toned down bronze grille, vents and tips, bronze calipers on black wheels it'd be perfect.

[@cheesepizza87]

Not black wheels please !

[@Jtheman497]

@@cheesepizza87 Black wheels YES! Bronze wheels would be too much, silver wheels would clash with bronze, so black it is.

[@jwordsworth215]

I agree the silver wheels wouldn’t work but I’d go grey wheels with bronze callipers. Black wheels don’t work on a car like that. They suit aggressive show off cars (AMG, BMW, Lambo etc) not smooth sleek 10 year old GT cars. A nice gunmetal grey however 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Jtheman497]

@@jwordsworth215 I can totally agree with that. Gunmetal would be killer. @Mr.JWW there you go, we got your so sorted.

[@tavarish]

This is gonna look great.

[@bhupinderryait3686]

I do like the sound of yours though! I had to rewind your video and listen to it over and over again!

[@DahleJohannes]

I would probably paint it green and leave everything else. I think that would look phenomenal.

[@p.h.234]

All bronze and get AM Works to do it. Great idea dude!

[@mamouddaudasawaneh3069]

Pls do the bronze finishes on everything chrome

[@rumenmetodiev2867]

Except the wheels, don't make a green Impreza

[@joebarber2678]

Are you 12

[@mamouddaudasawaneh3069]

Chill

[@bobster2149]

Would love to see the green paint on the DBS, the bronze however...Would be too much in my opinion.

[@Iwillfindonesoon]

I’d test the extent to which any bronze is used on a configurator first, if you can set one up. Not sure doing the wheels is a good idea 👍🏻

[@landhopper4296]

First off, all those who suggest using the Works at Newport Pagnell - bang on. Second - The green is OK but when the car was new they also offered an Infra Red colour. That looks awesome. If you are going down your green/bronze route, think about the dark tan interior leather and detailing in that one off special you drove - the Q branch at the Works will make your dream come true. Finally, the later DBS cars had a 5 x 2 spoke diamond cut wheel that would work well. But please don’t end up with something tacky.

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@Kay_Emm_]

Personally, I think the bronze side strakes would look amazing, but I think the bonnet vents would look better in gloss black

[@nikolask_music]

Go for the green! As for the wheels, leave them as they are and see the result. Can always spray them gold later

[@TheRealBigDan]

Personally I'd go Quantum Silver or Casino royale and have Aston Martin Works replicate the interior from Casino Royale. But that's just my fantasy as I'll never be able to own a DBS so just ignore me

[@Vibe_Raider]

If you’re interested i could make a photoshop render of the DBS with the different options in bronze to see what you like.

[@BenjaminDls]

The 12C is by far my favorite McLaren, but the good old Aston Martins and their sound ... eargasm every time

[@cheesepizza87]

12c even after the recent cars ?

[@robinbarbieto1121]

Is it just me or did that Ford GT look like Shmee’s GT?? 🤔🧐

[@lesleydainton3140]

Probably why it was covered.

[@sigurdrrmyr6299]

@@lesleydainton3140 Probably to not piss off Topaz🙈

[@RRRVanquish1998]

Cannot wait for the 2023 DBS

[@WestCoastRacingLeague]

100% go green and do the full proper job of it. Engine out, glass out, interior out. Full paint job. Full redo of all metal trim to go bronze. New interior in the same colour as the DBX interior. It will cost as much as a new car but it will be a 1 of 1 that you can give to your kids someday!!!

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@kirk911constantine]

That DBS in Lennox green…SPECTACULAR. Can’t wait to see that process evolve. Love the idea of using the bronze. I think I’d just accent them wheels it. And the vents, but keep it a little subtle. Make it a detail that really pops when you’re standing next to it. Best of luck with it!

[@wheelspin10]

Ask Aston special works to do it and have the lineage. But I would say go steady on the bronze, sometimes less is more just have it in the right areas and subtle. But it depends on if your holding onto it for long, either way enjoy.😀

[@TheChrisloot]

The DB11 in Green with the Bronze wheels & mesh etc In manual wow 😮

[@marcvanderbent9262]

I would make the wheels green too bronze calipers, or green with a bronze diamond cut. Black and silver wheels are so standard. All the rest of the parts you already figured out... lots of joy with this perfect project car. Revamp the engine too while you're at it...

[@TallDrink911]

Agree on the MP4-12C. Still one of the most underrated super cars ever

[@NickAlexTheo]

Go for it James, but keep it period-correct. In that case, please, please leave the accessories in the original silver/chrome finish and restore the grill to its original finish as well. A gorgeous period-correct blue-green AM Grand Tourer. Silver goes super well with green anyway

[@mindaugaskliukas8667]

DBS will look totally better in that green!;)

[@simonlunt353]

I am just a working man who would never be Able to Afford Aston Martin but I would love to see you paint the dbs in the green and with the brass Pieces I think it would look out of this world go for it sir 👍

[@skodaw]

What a fantastic idea James, I’d say definitely get Aston Martin involved - I’m sure there are specialist out there such as Chartwells but you can’t be factory work, and probably the only chance you’d have to get the badge I really hope this happens would make awesome content for the channel and perhaps highlight what Aston Martin can do for treasured vehicles

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@iknoor1521]

Go for itttt!!!!! That paint on dbs😍 Please take us along with the journey

[@ianlarge4635]

A Valkyrie Lennox Green DBS!! that would look mega!! there are way too many Black cars out there, and a pitiful few cars in Green, and that particular shade would look fantastic on an Aston,please dont lose those particular wheels, i think they look timelessly classic and would look great in a contrast finish, Gun Metal/Graphite Grey maybe? the bronze could look like overkill?

[@ashy_gee6]

Id keep it classy, exterior and engine bay painted in that amazing color with walnut tan interior.

[@n.r.c.w]

Definitely go for green, James! Might go for green calipers too, if you’re aiming for bronze wheels. If bronze wheels are too much, I bet slightly darker silver/gray wheels with bronze calipers will look phenomenal. Can’t wait to see the result!

[@Big_M_T]

I really enjoy the diversity of the settings on this channel James. You never know where you’re going to be or what you’re up to. Cracking contender mate.

[@anish206]

Wow, the DBS in that green would look amazing. I have a suggestion that not many people are saying. On astons, sometimes less is more. If I was to spec it I would put the dbs carbon edition diamond cut wheels on the car. it would just look stunning!

[@purplehazeffc]

The colour on the 12C is absolutely on FIRE....

[@NYRfan4ever]

Do it all. Going to look epic with all those details. Cheers!

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@andreasmi5120]

Don’t spray the Vanquish. Once dissambled, you fitment and buildquality will never be the same as off the Factory. Vanquish shape is timeless, so is the black over silver combination. Just use and preserve this beauty. Sometimes less is more.

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

That green would be amazing to see. Keep up the good work.

[@mikeb5895]

Next step : LED headlamps with the modules of the recent Astons and rear with a clean and thin light guide. A bit « restomod-ish », but this would make it a proper timeless piece of design!

[@diegoaponte8512]

I wish Aston would do the work. That would be a fantastic story. Please Aston, let him do it.

[@cephasmakuzva]

and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

Not sure I'd go with the bronze personally, but the green looks lovely. I would probably change the wheels to the updated versions in a gloss gunmetal which would give a real richness to the green. I'd probably go for an anthracite on the chrome parts - I have the platinum accent pack on my Vantage and it looks really good.

[@alexioflexio8818]

i love how James acts like it's a painful surprise when his tech tells him "we're beyond that".. clutch piece of acting there. ;-D

[@deanjackson8368]

I love the DBS so much. One of the best looking cars ever, there's simply not a bad angle. Whatever colour it goes it will still look good. The 12C as well. That car has aged and continues to age so well. I think it looks great and so much better than the 650S. With that unique early McLaren front end style it will always be slightly different to all other McLaren's that share a similar front end look. I personally think they'll be very sought after and valuable soon (if not already).

[@MARQUES-re6gn]

Well dear JWW, I'm not sure if your DBS is a carbon black edition, but if it is, with all the respect don't even think about this "green idea". Keep the carbon black edition as it is - super rare - and just buy another dbs of any color, and yes just change it! 💯. Even cheaper to go with an automatic and you'll have both wonderful DBS cars for diferente days and driving experiences. It's a completely inexpensive project compared with buying a brand new vantage and you'll be proud of owning a carbon black edition.

[@joefunsmith]

Green (darker shades like forest or BRG vs kelly or lime) and antiqued bronze look fantastic together.

[@francisvachon2051]

you might be able to pull it off, I don't think that Aston Martin would give just anyone the color formula to just anyone but you have the right connection

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@michaelgakanga]

Yes go green. Black interior with bronze stitching and accents. But for the wheels I wanna give you a challenge mate. Let's see if you can get a whole new wheel style developed specifically to show off a bronze finish. I know I'm practically trying to flip the Chanel Cs here but hey, you can always get wheels from another model as well. These wheels look best in silver...and only silver...that's why my suggestion

[@sabre22b]

Skilled. Talented. Enthusiastic. Great film.

[@ozeskiman]

DO IT!! It would look awesome.

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@kevmagill5163]

I was a little surprised by the color of that Ford GT...that's all I have to say about that...The Lenox Green on the DBS will be bee yoo tee full....definitely render it before you go all in...and the 599's are epic...it looks like the Aperta was sitting much higher in this video...awesome video...good luck with all your plans!

[@hughmcneillie1032]

Love that DBX spec. Wanted to get my Botanical Green Jaguar XKR done with the bronze accents as a homage to your spec but struggled to get someone to do it. Ended up getting the wheels done in what is described as gloss metallic black but is more like a dark gloss Anthracite with a bronze flake. Nice.

[@racecrashrepeat]

You know what you be awesome. the Green front fading to the original black

[@sanderaerts1]

There is a company in The Netherlands that is specialised in this kind of respray request. They do all kinds of jobs even for Disney. They have paints that can transform plastic parts into metal looking which is probably what you want with the chrome parts. Maybe you know them from Novitec because they install a lot of kits for them that go to London.

[@allanreardon]

You have to do it. Green and bronze AM would be perfection.

[@podkriznikaljaz]

500 miles on that 599 GTO and so many imperfections in the paint? Jeez, that garage life is tough!

[@nigelfox6683]

The DBS would look unreal in the green but i wouldnt go crazy with the bronze touches personally. I'd like for like copy the colour coding from the DBX onto the DBS, grilles and hardware in black with bronze accents and touches, even the badges if Aston will let you. How awesome would it be if Aston got involved and did this!?!?

[@w.v02]

You should look into absolute motors in the netherlands. They can do anything

[@williampatten9165]

Back in the '90's, I had this idea of opening a boutique that used early production software the pre-dated Photoshop to help car owners pick colors and accessories for their cars. I suppose I should be thankful I didn't invest the money into a business that would become obsolete in just a few years. However, it certainly would have helped you with this project.

[@frenchdna3727]

Am I really the only one who prefers the DBS to stay black? They are already so few in manual... James, IF you must paint it in this (admittedly beautiful) green then get the badge in bronze, the rest (wheels, vents, etc) in black. Please do NOT overdo it. Astons, especially the DBS, are about elegance, understatements, class. Less is more, please remember this!

[@tommyoo771]

excited to see what it turns out!!!! Can’t wait

[@joeychaseable]

Who better than Aston themselves tearing your car down and painting it?!?

[@goshisanniichi]

If you could leave the black leather on the interior and just add a green contrast stitch to match the exterior paint, that might be cool.

[@SVPSkins]

Tried getting the colour as close as possible on Horizon 4, put it on the DBS and it looks amazing. can't wait to see it done but i honestly don't think the engine needs to be removed.

[@djcorza]

I like the idea of changing the colour to the DBX's green. The then challenge is getting Aston's permission to put the same bronze badge on it... Have fun James

[@pancho8334]

Not sure about the bronze... but big yes on british racing green... the only thing your missing is the clear interior.

[@neilg2472]

How extraordinary. I have just decided to respray my manual DBS green. Probably going for Almond Green. Clearly the F1 influence is working in the background…

[@jwhcsltd809]

Do mechanical changes over aesthetics, make it a beast, approach Cosworth and get them to take out the cylinder liners as they did with that engine to begin to create a DBS esque One 77 drivetrain with a manual gearbox...you will never use 1st again and will need a new clutch alternate years... but please do something that petrol heads are interested in not vanity changes

[@MrJWW]

Both perhaps? 😜

[@williamtaylor5193]

The Black GTO for me thank you. What a machine.

[@pulluporshutup8115]

Green 100%! But no bronze wheels. More bronze details, and bronze calipers, but black wheels or keep it classy with silver wheels and silver window / roof line.

[@andrewrobson7662]

That would just look frikkin awesome James and a one off .....oh and manual

[@keithdraper7826]

I would go more subtle with the Aston. Green body and gray/silver accents, like the wheels on the scuderia.

[@scofair1968]

WOW!!! Can't wait for the future content gents

[@pedrobarros1655]

That will become the best looking car of all time. Go all bronze James! Amazing

[@ChrisDorgan]

All chrome / bright work bronze. Calipers bronze. Wheels diamond cut style black with the bronze front edge etc. Would be ace.

[@lonestarbuildblock6434]

Love the green on the DBX, however, for the sake of variety, I thought the Valkyrie test car, when you were at the track, and the samples of red Valkyrie tech paint when you did the customer specification video was absolutely stunning. The red and green side by side with the matching accent bronze would be different class but keep the individual statement of each platform. Whatever you decide you should definitely see if you could get a promo deal on some PPF! 😂

[@jamespugh]

Awsome jww. Part green and bronze wheel the best spec on a British car

[@nswgb69]

Do it. The bronze would be the finishing touch. True one of one.

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@xtlmad]

"And here we have a Ford GT..." his face when he sees it's Schmee's one - "lets not do advertising for him" hahaha

[@venoxx11]

What made you think that? I don't think this is Shmee's. 1. that has Topaz PPF, why should it be at NVM? 2. to me it seems to have gloss carbon on the front which is not the spec that Shmee has. And the red color in general is not exclusive, Shmee went also for the GT Black Series to Topaz (the latest car).. so doesn't seem that they have an issue with each other.

[@peterbazz6808]

The green on the dbs is perfect but keep al the chrome chrome please

[@Moncru]

body in green, wheels grill and trim in that dull grey from the dbx, brake calipers in bronze and perhaps the logo in bronze like your dbx. Done

[@lesleydainton3140]

Can't help feeling that many KZbinrs are finding it harder to create original material so have to invent strange content. Not often, though, does self indulgence reach such a level.

[@ben_diedrich]

Came for the paint, stayed for the Scuderia.

[@kenmason9354]

Don't do it, it's a beautiful classic...

[@michaldrhlik3284]

It's just a matter of changing the color of the car and accessories, so I think DBS will remain a classic. Maybe even its beautiful shape stand out more.

[@metalexcorp]

Green YES, bronze NO. You will always have your chrome windowtrim that will contrast with the bronze.

[@diegoaponte8512]

Aston works should do it!!!

[@cephasmakuzva]

and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@cephasmakuzva]

I would approach Aston Martin for a collaboration on the project get Aston Martin Works to carry out the work and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@jakobkling5071]

Just paint it mate, it’ll look amazing!

[@johnprosser5035]

Im old school and love it in black

[@Sobhan_hatami_fard]

Aston Martin DBS is a symbol of beauty, it is worth a hundred times repaint.

[@alunjones2550]

Sweet talk Aston into giving you a matching bonnet badge......!

[@stephencallaghan8031]

Got to go with chartwells!

[@ecan533]

Go green! Love the bronze highlights too but please please please do not diamond cut the wheels 🤢

[@clifbradley]

You would make an awesome used car salesman. Not just for exotics, but cars in general

[@maxwellgallo]

Love the paint but I think it would look good with all the stock trim

[@Shep-dq6fw]

You should go Aston Martin it would be a game changer

[@bramoldenziel6373]

First step is to let somebody make some renders of the different options. Because bronze would look cool. But not all of the accents you touched on. So make a lot of different renders with black and bronze variations and maybe let the viewers decide By then

[@markgtrheyes]

Maybe Aston Works for the paint job?

[@cephasmakuzva]

Get Aston Martin Works to do it and ask them to grant you special V.I.P access to bring in the cameras to film and document the process. Afterwards it would be great if you arranged to have it trucked on an enclosed sem-i to NVN London for paint protection film to not let the paint get attacked by stone chips and the like if it were driven on the road

[@DISTINGUISHED.GENTLEMAN.]

James, What happened to your Hybrid Bentley Benteyga video ?

[@Tony-hj7bm]

why are your latest uploads keep getting deleted

[@matthewparkes2503]

Yes. Let us know the cost of it - could do something similar with my V12 Vantage!