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Aston Martin DB11 and DB12 paint protection and care

The DB11 and DB12 are Aston Martin's front-engined grand tourers, long and low, with a wide grille, a long bonnet and rear haunches that swell out behind the doors. Both come as a coupé or a Volante with a fabric roof. On UAE highways those shapes meet sand and stone chips at speed. BLN Auto Lab fits film that follows every curve, corrects the paint with care and looks after the cabin.

What protection does a Aston Martin DB11 & DB12 need in the UAE?

For an Aston Martin DB11 or DB12 in the UAE, BLN Auto Lab recommends paint protection film on the whole front end and the rear haunches, or full-body film for a car you intend to keep. A graphene or borophene coating follows. Volante roofs are cleaned and protected separately at BLN's Sharjah studio.

Updated September 2026 · BLN Auto Lab, Sharjah

Body style
Grand tourer (coupé and Volante convertible)
Powertrain
Petrol
Covers
DB11 and DB12 coupé and Volante, plus DB11 AMR
Suggested
Concours Bespoke

Where to protect first

Where the DB11 & DB12 needs protection

  1. Grille and bumper surround

    The wide, low grille and the front bumper around it catch sand, tar and stone chips on highway runs between emirates.

  2. Long bonnet and wings

    The long bonnet flows into the front wings with few breaks, so chips along its front edge are obvious and film must be shaped carefully over the curves.

  3. Swelling rear haunches

    Grit from the front tyres sandblasts the leading curve of each rear haunch, where the body steps out widest behind the doors.

  4. DB11 AeroBlade intakes

    On the DB11, the AeroBlade intakes at the base of the rear pillars draw air through the body, and sand collects in their openings.

  5. Long doors and low sills

    The long doors need wide clearance to open, so their edges are easily marked in tight bays, and low sills pick up kerb scuffs and sand.

Recommended

BLN's treatments for the DB11 & DB12

  • PPF (Paint protection film)

    Full-front film, with the long bonnet covered in a single piece where possible so no seam crosses it, plus the rear haunches. For full-body coverage, the film warranty runs to 10 years (terms apply).

  • Wrap

    Gloss, satin, matte and colour-shift film fitted panel by panel to Aston Martin bodywork, with edges wrapped into the gaps and the original paint sealed and preserved underneath.

  • Upholstery

    Leather and Alcantara work for seats, dashboards, headlinings and door cards, matched to your Aston Martin's colours and stitching.

  • Ceramic coating

    Ceramic protection rated 9H, in 3-year or 5-year systems, that helps rich Aston Martin colours shed dust between hand washes.

  • Graphene coating

    A graphene coating over film and paint deepens the gloss on the DB's flowing panels and leaves a slick surface that is quicker to hand wash.

Finish and materials

What we take care with

  • The DB11's roof strake can be specified in a contrasting colour or material, so its finish is checked at inspection and cleaned accordingly.
  • Perforated leather seats, where fitted, are cleaned with minimal liquid and a soft brush, so no cleaner soaks into the perforations.

Suggested programme

A starting point for your DB11 & DB12

Full-body film, multi-stage correction and the borophene coating suit a DB11 or DB12 kept as a long-term grand tourer, with window tint and a deep interior detail included.

03 / BESPOKE

Concours Bespoke

A complete automotive commission.

  • Full-body paint protection film
  • Multi-stage paint correction
  • Flagship borophene coating
  • Interior deep detail & window tint
  • 10-year film warranty*
Enquire about Bespoke ↗

Final price and handover date confirmed after a free inspection. *Warranty terms and maintenance requirements apply; ask the studio for details.

Good to know

Aston Martin DB11 & DB12 questions

Can PPF follow the curves of an Aston Martin DB12 without showing?

Yes, when it is fitted with care. Film is shaped and stretched over the bonnet, wings and haunches, with edges wrapped around panel ends wherever the shape allows. Close up, a careful eye may find an edge in tight areas, so BLN agrees coverage and edge positions at the free inspection.

Does the AeroBlade on a DB11 need special cleaning?

A little extra care, yes. The AeroBlade intakes at the base of the rear pillars collect sand and dust, which can later wash out across the paint. BLN rinses and brushes the openings gently during a detail and blows them dry, so water does not run out and streak the rear panels later.

Can swirl marks be removed from a dark Aston Martin DB11?

Yes, in most cases. BLN measures paint depth first, then removes swirls in stages, using smaller pads and hand finishing on tight curves. Deeper scratches are assessed individually, because some cannot be polished out without removing too much clear coat.

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