1995 Aston-Martin Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1995 Aston-Martin Vibe

1995 was a crossroads for the boys in Warwickshire. You had the DB7 finally making the brand look like it belonged in the future, while the last of the hand-built Virage and Vantage bruisers were still stomping around with that "old money" swagger. By the mid-90s, the automotive world was ditching the wild teals and purples for a more "technological" look. We've focused on the survivors that defined the era, and in 1995, the only color that really mattered was a sophisticated metallic. Specifically, we've dialed in Stornoway Silver-a shade that looks like it was poured straight off a high-end watch face. It's the kind of color that makes an Aston look like it's moving at 100 mph even when it's just sitting in a climate-controlled garage.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1995, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system. It looked deep and glossy on the showroom floor, but 30 years later, we're seeing the dark side of that tech: Delamination. If your Aston has spent any real time under the sun, that clear coat is likely thinking about a divorce from the basecoat. On these cars, watch the edges-roof rails, door handles, and those iconic fender vents. You might also spot what us salty painters call "the pizza effect"-tiny blisters and bubbles where moisture has snuck under the clear or the primer has lost its grip on the panel. If you see a white, cloudy edge around a stone chip, that's not just a scratch; that's the clear coat getting ready to lift and peel like a bad sunburn.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1995 paint is simple: Seal your chips immediately. In this era, a stone chip is a gateway drug for clear coat failure. Once air and moisture get between those layers, the bond is toast, and you'll be looking at a full respray instead of a simple touch-up. If you find a nick in that Stornoway Silver, don't wait for the weekend. Clean it, dab it, and seal it. You want to lock those edges down before the wind from a spirited Sunday drive starts peeling the clear back like a banana skin. Keep the edges sealed, and that silver will keep its "just-off-the-line" depth for another three decades.