2020 Aston-Martin Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The 2020 Aston-Martin Vibe

Ah, 2020. While the rest of the world was busy learning how to bake sourdough and attending meetings in their pajamas, Aston Martin was churning out some of the most striking palettes we've seen in a decade. We're talking about the year of the DBS Superleggera and the birth of the DBX. With 24 colors in our database for this year alone-ranging from the moody China Gray (the "it" color of the era) to the electric Yellow Tang Pearl-it's clear the folks in Gaydon weren't letting a little global lockdown dull their shine. It was a time of high-contrast pearls and deep, liquid metallics that made every Vantage look like it was doing 200 mph while standing still.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold, hard truth: we are firmly in the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, I could practically sculpt a car out of the lacquer, but by 2020, "Robot Efficiency" became the law of the land. These Astons are sprayed with laser-guided precision, which is great for weight and consistency, but it means your clear coat is thinner than a politician's promise. You've got a high-solids finish that looks like a million bucks, but it's brittle. If you're driving a 2020 Vantage, check those wide rear haunches-the "road rash" there is real. Between the thin factory shells and the low-slung aerodynamics, those Hyper Red or Onyx Black panels are stone-chip magnets.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2020 finish, you have to respect the "Robot Efficiency." Because the factory layers are so thin, you can't just "blob and hope." If you try to fill a chip in one heavy pass, the paint will sit proud of the surface and look like a mosquito bite. Instead, build your layers slowly. Dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip, let it settle, and repeat. You're aiming to mimic that tight, factory-bonded look. And for heaven's sake, don't get aggressive with a buffer afterward; there isn't enough clear coat on these modern beauties to survive a "weekend warrior" polishing session. Treat it like fine china, and it'll keep that Midnight Blue glow forever.