2021 Aston-Martin Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The 2021 Aston-Martin Vibe

Welcome to 2021, the year Aston-Martin decided that if you're going to be late to the SUV party, you might as well show up in a tuxedo. The DBX hit the streets alongside the Vantage and the DBS, and the color palette was nothing short of a mid-life crisis in a paint booth. We're tracking 24 shades from this vintage, ranging from the "stealth fighter" look of China Gray to the "look at my bank account" scream of Yellow Tang Pearl. It was an era of tactical grays and high-energy pearls-basically, if the car didn't look like a piece of wet candy or a battleship, you weren't doing it right.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real. We're deep into the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, you could sand a car until your arms fell off and still have clear coat left; in 2021, those factory robots were programmed for "efficiency," not "longevity." The clear coat on these models is crystal clear and deep, sure, but it's thinner than a politician's promise. If you look at a 2021 Aston-Martin the wrong way, you'll find "road rash"-that lovely peppering of stone chips on the front clip and rear arches. You might also spot some "orange peel" texture from the factory, or if you're unlucky, the dreaded "blistering" near the door handles where the metal and paint had a minor disagreement during assembly.

Restoration Tip

Because this paint is applied so thin by the robots, you can't just go at a scratch with a heavy hand. When you're touching up a chip in Cinnabar Orange or Skyfall Silver, remember: build layers slowly. Do not try to fill the crater in one shot with a giant blob of paint. These modern finishes rely on the way the metallic flakes lay down to catch the light. Apply a thin layer, let it flash off, and repeat until you're level with the surrounding surface. It's a game of patience, not a race. If you rush it, the repair will look darker than the rest of the panel, and your neighbors will know you've been cutting corners.