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The Denby Guide to Van Colours

  • March 15, 2024
  • 11:13 am

The choice of colour for your VW campervan impacts everything from maintenance and resale value to temperature regulation and personal satisfaction. While white remains the most popular choice globally at 39% of sales, offering excellent dust concealment and heat reflection, other options like black provide sleek aesthetics but require more frequent cleaning. Grey and silver campervans strike a balance between style and practicality, while bold choices like yellow, red, and blue can actually retain value better than expected due to their uniqueness in the market. Beyond aesthetics, practical considerations include heat retention, maintenance requirements, and resale value.

Breaking down the impact of colour on your car and campervan is a tough one, especially since so much comes from your personal preference of car. But, there is a lot to consider, even if you already have a VW Campervan colour in mind. In this colour guide, we’ll give you the low-down on the impact of colour and what you need to consider when buying a new or used campervan.

WHAT TO CONSIDER:

The number one thing to keep in mind when it comes to picking out the colour of your camper van is your personal preference. First and foremost, you need to love it. Everything else can come after.

Now that that’s been said, let’s take a look at a few of the things that can have an impact on your decision for buying one colour over another.

Van Maintenance

Certain colours of campervans can be more difficult to maintain. White, grey, and black are the easiest colours of paint to clean and are typically the most widely available, meaning any repairs that require repainting will be easier. On the flip side, metallic colours are more prone to wear and tear. Since some metallic paints are special formulations, they can be more difficult to mix and that makes repairs requiring repainting more costly as the colours aren’t as readily available.

Resale Value

This is the number one thing people consider when buying a new or used car, will it retain its value for reselling later down the line? Whilst you should buy the car or van you truly want, there is a definitive answer to this. White, black, grey and silver cars retain their value better than their more brightly coloured counterparts. However, with maximalism seemingly here to stay and a bigger focus on personal taste, this may not remain true as Millennials and Gen Z get older.

Heat Retention

While heat retention may not be as much of a problem when buying a campervan in the UK, it is still worth bearing in mind for the few weeks of the summer heat wave and during the cold months of winter. Black paint absorbs more heat and helps to warm the van, which, on a sunny’s winter day would be most welcome, but not so much for when it’s warm. Lighter colours like white, grey, and ice blue reflect heat well and help to keep the van cool.

THE PAINT LOW DOWN

We’ve taken a look at the overall factors that can impact your decision when it comes to van colour, so now let’s break it down by colour and give a little more info.

White VW Campervans

White cars in general makeup 39% of all cars sold worldwide, making it a very popular option. So if you’re concerned about resale value, this is definitely a good colour to go for. White paint is incredible for concealing dust, dirt, and tiny scratches, making it a great option for your van life. As mentioned above, white paint helps reflect heat and our range of white VW camper vans are no exception.

 Black VW Campervans

Black is definitely the sleekest option when it comes to a car or van colour, there’s a reason that one in every 5 cars in the UK is painted black. This is great news if you want to ensure that your Denby T6.1 Camper van is going to retain its value over time. The downside with black painted cars is that they tend to show dust, scratches, and dirt more easily. However, since it is a popular colour choice, it means that repairs that require paint will be easier to carry out.

T6.1 Volkswagen Transporter Campervan – Deep Black Pearl – 23 Plate – A1222

Grey VW Campervans

Did you know that 24% of all cars sold worldwide are grey? This popular colour is definitely sure to maintain its value over time. Similar to white, grey VW T6.1 Campervans hide dirt and dust easily and are easy to repaint when scratched. One bonus over white campers though is that mud isn’t as easy to spot, which is great news for campervans that scream adventure!

T6.1 Volkswagen Transporter Campervan – Pure Grey – 23 Plate – A1240

Silver VW Campervans

Silver VW T6.1 vans have all of the same benefits of grey vans, but with a metallic shine that is sure to turn eyes. One downside is that silver cars may run into trouble with paint cost, depending on the formulation of the paint as it can be more difficult to find.

Red VW Campervans

Red campervans are a bold option for someone who wants to stand out in the crowd. While this colour is certainly beautiful and can hide dirt and mud well, it can become dull without proper maintenance, so it’s worth bearing in mind before you purchase your classic Fortana Red campervan.

T6.1 Volkswagen Transporter Startline Campervan – Fortana Red – 73 Plate – A1205

Blue VW Campervans

Blue camper vans are a stunning option with a whole host of different shades to choose from. While the darker shades can show dirt and dust easily, similar to black, the lighter shades can hide scratches and mud, similar to grey and white. Also, blue cars are less likely to be stolen since they tend to stand out more, so you can rest assured that your blue VW Camper is going to stand the test of time.

Yellow VW Campervans

Yellow painted vans and cars go against convention and assumptions. While you’d think they don’t hold up on the second hand market, yellow cars depreciate the least in the first few years of their life as neutral cars are considered to be safe and have less selling power since there are so many of them. Yellow vans and cars are also safer since they’re so vibrant and easy to see. Plus, similar to white, scratches, dust, and dirt don’t show up as easily. The main downsides of a yellow VW Campervan is that bugs love it, so you may have to wash more frequently, and the colour can be hard to match.

Now that you’re armed with all of the information, you can go out and pick the best colour option of campervan for you. We know that no matter what colour you choose, or why, it’s really hard to go wrong with our range of colours and van options.

BROWSE CAMPERVANS FOR SALE WITH DENBY

If you’re on the hunt for a campervan, then make Denby Campervans your first port of call. Not only do we have a huge range of campervans for sale, in a variety of colours, at our showroom in Leek, we can also work with you to find the perfect campervan conversion for you along with a wide range of optional extras too.

To find out more, browse our campervans for sale, give us a call or plan your visit to our showroom!

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