I'm doing it! My new Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series is being fully repainted into my own choice of colour. To drop it off, let's take the SLS Black Series and my AMG GT R Pro to Chartwell where the work will be done and reveal the paint sample for the colour it is to become. I'm super excited to see how this turns out!

SPOILER: My choice is Mercedes designo Mystic Blue, a colour I had previously considered for my AMG G63, an original colour from Mercedes-Benz and a stunning shade that suits the SLS Black Series for sure - there's even one single known car already in the exact colour out in the Middle-East. There is no doubt that the original factory paint of Himalaya Grey is a lovely shade, and one I liked far more than I thought I would but I am a fan of colourful cars and as such it just doesn't stand out to me as I'd like it to. I always had the plan to make this my own car, and effectively do as I would have done brand new from the factory with the colour had I been in the position to order one back in 2013.

Naturally, I spent a lot of time considering the decision and the various options; from wrapping to a Topaz Skin. The gut instinct screams "don't respray it because you'll destroy the value", however , I did not buy this car to be a collector's garage queen! I will drive it to Vmax top speed, I will do laps of the Nurburgring and track days, it'll be on show stands, I will fly it around the world, and I will drive it with plenty of miles. As such, from a 'value' perspective, it's largely irrelevant as I have absolutely no plans to sell it and will make the story of the car my own.

A wrap was never going to work, typically those last 2-3 years before they start peeling away and looking poor, while never having a paint quality finish from the start. Topaz Skin was heavily considered like on my AMG G63 and in many cases would be the right option, however there's no knowing how that holds up in 10 years, or how it could work with PPF on top - which is absolutely compulsory for the amount and type of usage I have planned. What would even happen with rally stickers over the top of the Skin is totally unknown and plenty of other queries. Ultimately why pay for what is technically a respray, to maybe have to do it again down the line? The decision here is a full respray paint job, and then Topaz PPF on top to protect it in future.

For the journey to drop of the SLS Black Series, it made complete sense to convoy up in the AMG GT R Pro joined by Tony from Turbo Transport who had helped me bring the SLS BS back to the UK in the first place. With a journey swapping between the cars, it only excites me for what's ahead when everything is ready to go in full.

I hope you like my colour choice, but just remember it's such a personal thing for which every single individual will have a different opinion. While it might not be your preference, please do not be offended that it is mine - I can only do this for myself, and I would like my SLS Black Series to be Mystic Blue!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video was filmed prior to the outbreak of the crisis in Europe. The actions and behaviour you see may appear unusual due to new border restrictions, self distancing, and other health and safety measures and recommendations that have since been put in place. It is published to entertain and distract from the gloominess of the current situation. Best wishes go out to everybody who is affected by this global crisis and thoughts are always with you, especially during these trying times. Thank you for your support.

Thanks for watching, Tim

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