2001 Aston-Martin Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Aston-Martin Vibe

Welcome to the peak of the "Silver Era." In 2001, if you weren't driving an Aston-Martin that looked like it was carved out of a solid block of mercury, you weren't doing it right. This was the year the DB7 Vantage was still turning heads and the V12 Vanquish was just starting to make its mark as the ultimate "Bond car." While the rest of the world was experimenting with some questionable choices, we've focused on the survivors that actually stood the test of time-the silvers. Whether it's the icy depth of Stornoway Silver or the refined flake in Stronsay Silver Metallic, these colors weren't just paint; they were a statement of high-tech British muscle.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real. 2001 sits right in the thick of the Peeling Era. Back then, factory clear coats were getting thinner to save on production costs, and the bond between that beautiful metallic base and the clear top layer wasn't always a happy marriage. If your Aston has spent too much time baking in the sun, you're likely seeing "delamination"-that's when the clear coat starts looking like a bad sunburn and begins to flake off in sheets. On these specific models, keep a sharp eye on the roof edges and around the door handles. Collectors call it "paint blistering," but in the shop, we call it a headache waiting to happen. If you see tiny bubbles or "pizza" spots on the edges, the factory seal has already been compromised.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2001 paint is simple: Seal every chip immediately. Because this era is prone to delamination, a single stone chip on the hood isn't just an eyesore-it's an entry point for moisture and air to get under the clear coat. Once that clear starts to lift, it'll travel across the panel faster than a Vanquish on the M1. Use a high-quality solvent-based touch-up to fill the void and lock those edges down. If you catch it early, you're just doing a repair; if you wait until the clear is flapping in the wind, you're looking at a full respray. Don't let a ten-minute fix turn into a four-figure body shop bill.