Does repainting a car, non factory devalue it

[Black9]

What's people's opinions?

I had my Le Mans Blue E39 M5 repainted in steel metallic grey. Job is extremely good and includes all door and boot shuts. Only part of car that's left blue is the engine bay.

Reason I ask is, I'm thinking of selling as I want back in another KO4 Golf

[garrardrj]

As you ask for opinions ....

Mine is that if a car that has been repainted from its original colour devalues it , especially if there are parts of it still visible of the original colour . I would never buy a car that was relatively new that had been . Classic and older cars are quite different as they quite often are resprayed due to the poor quality of the paint when they were built and also the deterioration that occurs over time . For a Car built 1990 onwards i would say most people would have my opinion 

[cuprajake]

I change the colour on most of my cars and so far have always sold them for more than I paid.

If it's done right then there's no issue.

[Black9]

As I say the only parts on the car that are the "old" colour is the engine bay. The rest is the new steel grey.

It's a 2000 M5 so hardly a new car.

All going well should sell for a good price

[phil1975]

Most cars of a certain age require some paint so providing its been done well and the colour suits the car (sometimes a modern shade doesn't suit a period car) I don't see why not.

I agree that on a more modern car it might put me off, but as you say on 2000 plate I don't see a problem.

[Deako]

I'd personally feel more comfortable buying a car with certain prestige, like an M5, if it was in its factory colour.

[Bow]

I don't see why it should long as its done extremely good. Ie no orange peel, marks, old paint etc. also if nice colour surely more appealing. Could you post up a pic to show us please might answer your question more. I have been toying with the idea for my eddy as I'm a sucker for jazz blue :-)

[Black9]

It's steel metallic grey which is also used on the M3 CSL

I have no idea how to post pics but if someone pm's me Their email address I can send it to them and they can upload it if they don't mind....

[doylebros]

Like with all buyers:-

One man‟s meat is another man‟s poison.

So you never know but price seems to be the key (unless the colour is wicked).

[tony_danza]

I don't think it'll de-value it as such, but it will limit your market.

An M5 of this vintage is going to be bought by an enthusiast, and one that's had paint for whatever reason will arouse suspicion as to why?? So long as you can demonstrate it wasn't accident damaged, and it's been done to a high standard, you'll be ok.

[MichaelR]

I wouldn't buy a car that had been resprayed purely because of the thought of what damaged panels they could potentially be hiding.

[Mk5 GTian]

When I get my Ed30 I shall be looking into the possibility of repainting it in laser Blue. I reckon it would re-sell ok, as it's such a popular colour on the mk5 scene. In fact, if done properly, It might even add a premium. However, my number one priority is getting the car I want, as I fully intend keeping this one long-term, so the 'resellability' is secondary.

Your thread has, however highlighted the importance of having the engine removed. I'd be put off buying a car with a different colour in the engine bay. 

[GrayMK5GTI]

^^Ian you could always wrap it?

It protects the paintwork underneath and completely removable for when you come sell up. It's also cheaper than a respray and looks just as good  

Getting more & more popular these days. BMW & Ford have both done it with their models.

For ideas: http://www.itsawrapuk.com/

[Mk5 GTian]

^^Ian you could always wrap it?

It protects the paintwork underneath and completely removable for when you come sell up. It's also cheaper than a respray and looks just as good  

Getting more & more popular these days. BMW & Ford have both done it with their models.

For ideas: http://www.itsawrapuk.com/

That's a good shout Graeme. Do you know if you can get wraps in OEM colours?

[GrayMK5GTI]

Says on the site they do 1000+ different colours, so there's a good chance  

Loads of car "wrappers" out there, I'm sure someone could get Shadow Blue for you Ian