Hi all! Lada Vesta SV Phantom is increasingly gaining popularity among buyers. Despite the fact that sales of the new Togliatti station wagon began last fall, the hype around the model still does not subside. Many have already seen the phantom-colored Lada Vesta SV Cross alive, but there are also those who have only seen it in photographs. Photos of this model posted online arouse obvious interest from the Internet public.
AvtoVAZ on its official website describes the Phantom's paint job as follows:
“A true chameleon color, shifting from golden brown to bluish. Like a semi-precious stone, it makes you want to admire and examine the car from different angles.”
It’s hard to disagree with the description of AvtoVAZ marketers. I initially became acquainted with this color on the Lada Vesta sedan, immediately after sales started. I was just driving in traffic, and ahead I saw an unusual car, which really caught my attention with its color. As I got closer, I couldn’t believe my eyes - it was a Lada Vesta! And it was painted chameleon color, i.e. shimmered in different shades when the viewing angle changed. At that moment I was not yet sure that this was the factory color. I thought that some people just covered the car with film. But, having arrived at the office, I went to the official website and saw in the list of colors the same color of Phantom Lada Vesta SV. Yes, it was very, very pleasant. At that moment, real and genuine pride in the domestic auto industry immediately arose. But, let's return to our article.
Lada Vesta SV color phantom photo
And this is what the Lada Vesta SV Cross looks like in the phantom color in the photo:
Undoubtedly, photographs will not be able to convey all the beauty, but I think you can get a general idea.
Body color "Phantom"
The color scheme of new AvtoVAZ cars never ceases to amaze even the most experienced car enthusiast. Most of the body colors are metallic, which in itself is an achievement and discovery for the domestic manufacturer. But AvtoVAZ presented several more new color solutions for its cars. To strengthen the surface and improve anti-corrosion properties, on the Lada Vesta the plant began to use a new body painting technology using cataphoresis. Cataphoresis is the most technologically advanced way to protect a product from corrosion. This technology allows AvtoVAZ to extend the warranty on the protection of the car’s coating for six years, which, again, is an innovation for the Russian automobile industry.
What is the Lada Vesta SV Cross Phantom?
Undoubtedly, the color of the phantom Lada Vesta SV can be considered unique. The uniqueness of the paint is due to the fact that it can change its shade. The base color is dark grey. In low light or at night, the car will look ordinary monotonous. But as soon as you add light, the shade of the paint will change. Color changes can be observed from dark brown to orange. A change in color can also be noticed when the viewing angle changes. Agree, a very unusual feature? Especially for AvtoVAZ.
Lada Vesta color scheme
The new shades proposed by the domestic concern immediately appealed to many car enthusiasts. In addition to unusual and even exclusive colors, the technology of applying paint and varnish has also been updated. Now they take a high-quality primer as a basis and apply it using modern technologies, which make it possible to protect the car body from corrosion for a long time. As a result of updated technologies, we get a car with increased wear-resistant characteristics.
All colors of the Lada Vesta are presented on the official website page, where you can clearly see how the sedan will look in one color or another. The paint code denotes the positional designation of the color palette.
Interesting!
Of the ten paints offered, only a few are able to change their shade, including the phantom with the individual code 496. This chameleon color transforms the appearance of the car and makes it noticeable in the stream of other vehicles.
Pros and cons of the Phantom color on the Lada Vesta SV
The main advantage is the unique color, which is used by only a small number of car manufacturers. The color is really unusual, which allows you to stand out in the crowd. The attention of passers-by will be ensured 100%. In addition, since the base color is dark gray, the car will not be very classy. Accordingly, in bad weather, pollution will not attract attention as much.
But the phantom color also has its disadvantages. This is the difficulty of selecting and further painting the part. Therefore, when buying a Lada Vesta SV in phantom color, be prepared to pay much more for repairs. But who cares? After all, no one will think about an accident when it comes to such a car. Do you agree?
I forgot to say that phantom coloring is more expensive than other colors from the Vesta SV Cross palette. So if you want to buy Vesta in the Phantom color, be prepared to pay another 12 thousand rubles on top of the main price.
↑ Coverage quality of Lada Vesta
Reviews from Lada owners and those who managed to see the chameleon shade in person indicate that such a car visually stands out in traffic and attracts attention. Anyone who first assessed the exterior of Vesta in the classic configuration, in comparison with other sedans, and then asked its cost, will be doubly pleasantly surprised to learn that this is not a foreign car, but a solid domestic car. Moreover, in addition to scheduled repairs and maintenance, the purchase of a Volga car includes a 6-year warranty on the body against through corrosion.
Even before the appearance of the iridescent shade in the color range of the Lada, there were no particular complaints about the quality of the paintwork; the coating has indeed become much more resistant to external influences, strong and durable. Most of the reviews regarding the announcement of the new shade of Vesta indicate that the owners believe that the chameleon will be no worse than the main colors. And they are fully confirmed by operating experience and the opinions of real Lada car owners.
As for service, it is traditionally at its best: in an authorized service center, subject to the established frequency of visits, they will diagnose and replace faulty parts free of charge, and recommend a choice of analogues.
The equipment, even in the basic version, also pleases the domestic car enthusiast who is not spoiled by delights: headrests, convenient controls, ergonomics of the driver’s panel, and the overall level of comfort.
All that remains is to add to this solid engine characteristics, the ability to choose options with an automatic or manual transmission, painting with a special composition that changes shades, and the portrait of a reliable, modern, exceptionally beautiful car is ready.
Painting technology
At one of the reports, AvtoVAZ representatives stated that new technology will now be used for painting. Firstly, the entire color palette has been revised. Secondly, higher quality primers will be used, which will ensure reliable adhesion of the base layer to the metal. Thirdly, a new varnish will be used. Thus, the thickness of the paintwork will be increased to 125-135 microns, which will keep the paintwork in excellent condition for up to 6 years of service. All these measures will protect cars from problems with corrosion, which Vesta’s predecessors suffered from.
By the way, the color code for the Phantom Lada Vesta SV is 496.
Complete information on car paint code VAZ (Lada) 496
- Paint name: Phantom;
- This paint was used for VAZ (Lada) cars of the Vesta model;
- Years of use: 2016 - 2021;
- Factory code: 496;
- Type: Pearlescent metallic three-layer;
- Shade: Brown;
- Type of coating: Base paint;
- Element to be painted: Main.
The presented base paint is available in options
- Touch-up paint for chips with base car paint VAZ (Lada) 496 (in the form of a line corrector with a brush), for repairing chips and scratches on a car;
- Aerosol can with basic automotive paint VAZ (Lada) 496 for convenient touch-up of automotive elements with an area of 1 - 2 m²;
- Polyethylene containers with basic automotive paint VAZ (Lada) 496 for complete painting of elements or the car body using a spray gun. The minimum volume of auto enamel in a container is 100 ml.
Applying base car paint
- Before use, the car enamel must be shaken thoroughly;
- Apply materials only to a clean, dry and grease-free surface;
- Before you start painting the work surface, you should do a small test paint to check the color;
- Drying between layers from 3 to 5 minutes (at a temperature of 20 ° C.), depending on the volume of thinner;
- Drying before applying varnish for 15 to 20 minutes;
- It is recommended to use in conjunction with other paints and varnishes from the same manufacturer;
- (only for spray cans) If the aerosol can has not been completely used, in order to avoid drying out, it is necessary to turn it over and briefly press twice to blow the gas out of the head from any remaining paint.
More details: Technical documentation for Dynacoat base tinted auto enamel
Note:
The color and saturation of metallic paint are directly dependent on the spraying method, working viscosity, nozzle and pressure adjustment, gun direction, etc. In this regard, before painting, it is recommended to first adjust the parameters of the spray gun to obtain a coating of the appropriate shade, and also be sure to check the color using a test spray on a test card.
Attention! The base paint must be top coated with car varnish to protect it from external influences.
When working with car paints and solvents, use personal protective equipment.
How basic car paint differs from acrylic paint can be found in our article: Types of car paint coatings.
Lada Vesta SV Cross color phantom customer reviews
Ruslan, Novosibirsk
My wife and I bought a Vesta in phantom color with a 1.6 engine. We are very pleased with the choice, as the color literally makes passers-by turn around on the street. I really like it myself. The technical equipment of the car is excellent, the appearance is rated 5+. I recommend it.
Vadim, Kaluga
I had to wait a long time for a car in phantom color. Our dealers did not have it in stock. And then, after waiting, I saw her. To say that I was blown away is an understatement. Really very, very cool body paint. There were no downsides identified, except for the robot on the Lada Vesta SV, which I don’t particularly like.
Inna, Omsk
We were expecting news in the Pluto color, but at the last moment we changed our minds and took the Phantom color from stock. We had our doubts until the very end, but were pleased with the choice. Chameleon is a very cool color. But then we found out the cost of painting the element (my husband scratched the fender) and were disappointed... I don’t recommend it as a first car - you’ll go broke on repairs. It’s better to take simpler colors.
Vesta color palette
In addition to the “Phantom” color, Vesta also has interesting color solutions:
— Color “Eggplant” — this body color is suitable for car enthusiasts of absolutely any age. The car looks expensive and tasteful.
— Color “Agate” — for car owners with refined taste.
— “Pluto” is a strict and stylish color.
— “Carnelian” is a color found on Jubilee Vestas. This is a rich red color.
— “Lime” — this color is positioned as youth. Available at additional cost.
— Other colors are also available: yellow, blue, etc. They, like all others, are distinguished by high saturation and brightness.
The colors shown above are “metallic”, but there are only two common ones. Against the background of Vesta’s color palette, the separation of the new generation of Lada from the past is especially clearly visible, which is very commendable. For more details about colors, see the article: “Vest color palette”
New paint coating technology
The use of exclusive colors is not the only innovation of AvtoVAZ. To apply the paint, the company's specialists used a high-quality primer as a basis, which is applied to the car using innovative technologies that protect the car body from rust. As a result, consumers will receive a machine with a unique coating and increased wear resistance characteristics.
The only drawback of the unique chameleon-type coatings is the lack of simple color design in case of need for body repairs. If the car was damaged and received chips or scratches, then restoring the original surface will not cost the car owner cheap. In addition, everyone who expresses a desire to purchase a car with metallic paint will have to pay an additional 12 thousand rubles to the cost of the car.
Every buyer can decide on the color when buying a car by looking at different photo options of the Lada Vesta body on various Internet portals.
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It would seem that everything possible has been written about the new Lada cars – Vesta and XRAY. But nevertheless, every day more and more questions about these cars appear on the Internet, both from those who still want to buy a new Lada, and from those who have already become the proud owner of a new domestic car. What do you think interests car enthusiasts most about the new Ladas? Especially in the new Lada Vesta. Do new cars rot quickly? After all, the main problem of our automobile industry has always been associated primarily with rapid corrosion of the body. It is not surprising that many people are concerned about whether the bodies of new AvtoVAZ cars meet modern corrosion protection standards. We'll talk about this today.
