Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Hi all.
Seeking input from the Alpina illuminati
Is it a bad move to change paintwork from the factory colour?
Work will be done to an as new, factory standard ie. perfect. Would it make a huge difference to how the car is perceived given the departure from its originality, given how rare these cars are?
Or if it's done to a factory standard, it won't have much impact?
I seek your counsel fellow Alpinaters, please vote your opinion on this, I'm keen to understand the thoughts of fellow owners.
Seeking input from the Alpina illuminati
Is it a bad move to change paintwork from the factory colour?
Work will be done to an as new, factory standard ie. perfect. Would it make a huge difference to how the car is perceived given the departure from its originality, given how rare these cars are?
Or if it's done to a factory standard, it won't have much impact?
I seek your counsel fellow Alpinaters, please vote your opinion on this, I'm keen to understand the thoughts of fellow owners.
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2012 F10 D5 Biturbo No.13
1993 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Sportline spec
1991 Mk1 Golf GTI Sportline cabriolet
Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Yes got to be Dakar Yellow.
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Got to be Alpina Green with Gold Deko Kit
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
If I were to buy a classic (other than an old nail to thrash) the originality of the package would be paramount. We become custodians of things rather than day to day users. If it’s destined to ultimately become a museum piece/objet d’ art then it should remain faithfully original.
You could always respray an original colour then vinyl wrap it in something totally tasteless for daily use! (Dakar Yellow for example? )
You could always respray an original colour then vinyl wrap it in something totally tasteless for daily use! (Dakar Yellow for example? )
John
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
If it’s proposed to be an Alpina Green or Blue and keeping it then yes, especially if the original is another green or blue shade as it wouldn’t affect the V5 or marker it as a colour change, but if you are selling it on then buyers may suspect accident damage if they see two colours, so I’d stick original.
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Voted asim as good as it will be it’s a no from me
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Normally I would say keep it original. But, if it's a keeper (which I suspect it will be) then it doesn't matter what a future buyer might think. If you are making the car perfect, for you to enjoy, then make it the perfect colour.
Paul
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
I’m going to break with the majority and say go for it Asim. You’ve had the YOB for years and if you do a colour change I’m sure you’ll have it for many years more. Ultimately, if it’s what you want, go for it. Pretty sure you mentioned wanting ALPINA Green before and since there aren’t any UK V8S’ in that shade you need to make one to get it.
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Hi what colour is it, i can't see any pics on the register, what colour are you thinking of.
Any pics.
Cheers
Any pics.
Cheers
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
It’s this one: https://www.alpina-archive.com/?p=11225 ... 0-V8-S-060
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Thank you for the input so far!
The direction so far is what I expected - as least by asking I now know
The car is originally Black Sapphire - just too boring for an Alpina, in my humble opinion.
The direction so far is what I expected - as least by asking I now know
The car is originally Black Sapphire - just too boring for an Alpina, in my humble opinion.
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1993 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Sportline spec
1991 Mk1 Golf GTI Sportline cabriolet
Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
I think the answer was already known before you even posted but a worthy discussion anyway!
Who will you use to carry out the paint work?
Who will you use to carry out the paint work?
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1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
1992 Fiat Tipo GT (Rare fun car)
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Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
are you still deciding! tough one as Alpina green is great colour and if you keep it then it doesn't matter as much. People do far worse things! You know what i said on the phone last week id leave it
Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Have you considered getting it wrapped?
Charles
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Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Re: Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?
Just my thoughts Asim , keep if original , but have you considered carbon swartz
brett
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