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#1 ·
Not so much a Giulia-specific question as one about the current state of the art in automotive paint technology.

I'm considering retiring my beloved 159 and replacing it with a Giulia. I quite like Alfa Red as a colour but am concerned about fading, especially in strong Australian sunlight (although the car will be garaged during the day).

So is anyone in a position to advise whether the current version of Alfa Red would be less susceptible to fading than in days gone by?
 
#3 ·
I bought an Alfa Red Brera new in 2006 (in those days it was a £500 extra) and kept it for twelve years before trading it in for a Giulia last year.

The red was as deep and as glowing on the day I sold it as the day I bought it.

All it requires is a bit of tlc in the form of a polish and a waxing a couple of times a year.

If you're still worried, just go for the new Alfa Red like I did, Misano blue. :rofl:
 
#6 ·
Thanks all.

My current 159 is in Titanio Grey and the clear coat has deteriorated quite a bit, especially on the roof, but for eight years of its life I had a job which required it to be parked outside in the sun all day. Will not be an issue for the next car.
 
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