Painted Shields Retro Fit

I would guess (but just a guess) that the impact on resale would depend mostly on the quality of the workmanship. If it's on par with a factory job (including being under the clear coat), I wouldn't think many people would mind if it doesn't match the original spec, so long as they like the painted shields. And a lot of people do like them, particularly on the V12s.

On the other hand, if the workmanship looks subpar, that will definitely be a turnoff. Presumably for you too. So be sure that you trust them to do it right.

That said, I'd think the resale impact would be small relative to the up-front cost. Presumably this will be an expensive job, particularly if you have enamel shields now. If you do, the cavity for the enamel shields likely means you'll need to replace your fenders:

(Of course - as Caeruleus11 mentions - this should alleviate any resale concerns as you'll have the option to replace the original fenders.)

If you don't have enamel shields, you wouldn't have to replace the fenders. But I'd still want to know how they'd do the job and confirm that you'll be satisfied with the quality.

Please let us know what you decide. And if you move forward, let us know how it turns out!

 

Awesome! Obviously don't take my word for it on the resale, but that's what makes sense to me.

Please post pics if/when you do it. Painted shields look great on the 812 SF if you ask me...

Good luck!

 

How much are they quoting you? And is it to convert your current bridges or a 2nd new set?

 

That is significantly less than I would expect. What are they doing about the indentations for the current shields, or is is currently sheildless?

 

Curious to see how they come out. I love painted shields. My concern is they say it’s exactly as the factory would it but it’s not at the factory…..who’s doing the work and have you seen it? Is t it a $10K+ option?


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No shields is such a rare (in the U.K.) and lovely spec.

 

Wouldn’t even bother with this with a UK Dealer. Take it to Marco Zanassi at Zanassi Carroceria and pay the 15k euros, who does the painted shields for Ferrari. No worry on resale, and a better job than one UK Dealer showed me on a 488 Coupe and a 812 SF project. Think they were quoting £5k as well. Think Romans sold that 488 Coupe Redently and I think Amari did the same to their 812 SF in 2 Layer Verde/Green, sure you can find them in Sold Archive Photos. If I had to do it, would wait for Marco Zanassi to do it and have a great Italian trip there and back. GL

 

Zanassi Carroceria are the company that do most of the special paintwork for Ferrari and are based in Maranello, I think they also now have a base inside the factory as well. There was talk of this last year when I was at the factory but it may not have happened?

 

Pete. Who is the dealer getting to do the paint work, if they can do it perfectly I would go for it for sure.

 

Wasn’t HR Owen..

 

Wow, looks good to me! Are you happy with it?

Looking forward to seeing more pics!!!

 

I wouldn't have been able to woo either. So happy if turned out well. Send pics when you get the car next week. Going to be a long weekend of waiting!

 

Looks amazing!!!

 

I'd love to see the technique of the painting.