Alpina B10 V8S - is it sacrilege to change the body colour?

Metrics · Post by **Metrics** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:15 pm

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.

JamieHill · Post by **JamieHill** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:52 pm

Yes got to be Dakar Yellow.

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greenelekta · Post by **greenelekta** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:27 pm

Got to be Alpina Green with Gold Deko Kit

Grumpyjohn1957 · Post by **Grumpyjohn1957** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:28 pm

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?

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JohnW · Post by **JohnW** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:24 pm

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.

hap · Post by **hap** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:30 pm

Voted asim as good as it will be it’s a no from me

ScooBeeFive · Post by **ScooBeeFive** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:19 pm

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.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:53 am

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.

JamieHill · Post by **JamieHill** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:20 am

Hi what colour is it, i can't see any pics on the register, what colour are you thinking of.

Any pics.

Cheers

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:17 am

JamieHill wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:20 am
Hi what colour is it, i can't see any pics on the register

It’s this one: https://www.alpina-archive.com/?p=11225 ... 0-V8-S-060

Metrics · Post by **Metrics** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 11:39 am

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.

Fast3000 · Post by **Fast3000** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:22 pm

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?

simon13 · Post by **simon13** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:22 pm

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

Post by **Charles** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:26 pm

Have you considered getting it wrapped?

brett · Post by **brett** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:49 pm

Just my thoughts Asim , keep if original , but have you considered carbon swartz

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