Aston Martin v12 Colors

[Dr. Cranky]

Last night I watched on the History channel all the upgrades they made to this car, but what blew me away was the color. It was the most gorgeous light blue I've seen on any car.

Does someone know what color that is, or even better where to find the color number or formula?

Thanks in advance.

[Dr. Cranky]

You can see the color I am talking about here, although the one featured on the History Channel was not a racing car:

http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/gallery/videogallery

[crispy]

I wanted to say gulf blue, but that would be to light. Looks like a few shades darker. I'm having a hard time finding it.

I'll keep looking.

Chris

[Dr. Cranky]

It got my attention because I have never seen such a blue in a car, and then the border of the front grill was painted in a white or buffed metallic of some sort. It's a cool, cool car at 187,000 bucks!

[MikeMc]

Five blue colors are offered: Slate, Midnight, Elusive, Celeste and Blue Sapphire. Slate is very dark, almost gray, and Midnight is also dark, but with fewer gray tones. Elusive is a light blue, with hues of green or teal added. Celeste is the lightest blue offered, and Blue Sapphire is slightly darker than Celeste.

Edited December 2, 2010 by Stasch

[Brendan]

If it is the factory color, it is Mako Blue. It's very close to the Gulf Blue. As far as trying to get it, it's a brand new color and it may not be available yet. But I would try Jameston at Scale Finishes. He might be able to get a good match for you. Aston Martin is usually very tight lipped about their color codes.

[slantasaurus]

When you buy a car like that it's "any color you like".

[geckoman1220]

it looks alittle like laser blue offered on the newer mini coopers

it is very nice!

[ian ashton]

Reminds me of Laguca Seca blue

[ra7c7er]

Your best bet might be to go to a Aston martin dealership and ask. As has been said Aston doesn't readily give out their color codes but if you go to a dealership and politely ask and tell them your painting models they might help you out. Granted their version of help might be ordering a $500 dollar a pint can of paint.

[Zoom Zoom]

If you can't get the color code from Aston, it looks like it's a solid color and Tamiya TS-23 light blue lacquer is probably a very close match. If you decant it, you might lighten it a bit with some white.

[sjordan2]

Looks like a classic Bugatti blue, of which there have been several shades.

[Dr. Cranky]

You guys have been very helpful. I've always liked to tinker with the colors, so I might try that Tamiya option.

I just fell in love with that Aston Martin color. I am sure this happens to all of you too!

[simonr]

Among all this cars in this Aston site, which is the one you meant? If its a light blue I saw there,I guess the Foundation Blue, made by Finisher's as an undercoat for colors like chrome will suit.

Simón P. Rivera Torres

You can see the color I am talking about here, although the one featured on the History Channel was not a racing car:

http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/gallery/videogallery

Edited December 2, 2010 by simonr

[SoCalCarCulture]

This one was at the LA Auto Show last month...

[Dr. Cranky]

Dave, the colors is a bit brighter and darker than that! You can't confuse it for any other blue.

[Zoom Zoom]

Before more people post ice blue metallic Aston Martins, here's a link to show what the car in question looks like:

The Aston Martin On Top Gear

Or this:

[MikeMc]

[simonr]

Well..Although he never answered my question, this is the car I think he meant on the video in the Nurburing link he posted.

Simón P. Rivera Torres

Before more people post ice blue metallic Aston Martins, here's a link to show what the car in question looks like:

The Aston Martin On Top Gear

Or this:

Edited December 3, 2010 by simonr

[Dr. Cranky]

Yes, yes, that's it. That's the blue I am talking about . . . I love those pictures of the vehicles out on the flats. Perfect. Thank you.

[sjordan2]

Here's a spoon test from another forum seeking to replicate Petty blue, but also seems similar to my search for a certain Bugatti blue and possibly the Aston.

From left to right, Tamiya TS-23; Tamiya TS-10 and Testors 1208. Not shown as a potential choice: Model Master big bad blue.

By the way, the site where I found this has a nice thread with lots of spoon tests:

http://www.randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?p=475905&sid=67ceb614ecd0c853fce94608db180319

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Skip, those look pretty interesting choices.

[Matt Bacon]

Looks to me very close to classic French racing blue:

This is Zero Paints ZP-1095 French Blue:

http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48_77&products_id=2510

bestest,

M.

[Dr. Cranky]

It's close, it's close. Thanks.