What is the Difference Between Cold Light Paint and Pearl Paint?
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Pearl paint is a type of metallic paint. The difference between the two lies in the fact that pearl paint contains mica particles added to its clear coat. When viewed up close, you can see tiny particles inside that reflect a variety of colors, whereas cold light paint does not have this feature. Below is more information about metallic paint: 1. Introduction: Metallic paint, also known as Metallic-Paint, is a type of room-temperature curing paint that contains fine metal particles in its base. It is currently a popular automotive topcoat. The paint base includes fine aluminum particles, which reflect light when it hits them through the paint film. 2. Classification: Metallic paint generally comes in two types: water-based and solvent-based. Although water-based paint is more environmentally friendly, the metal powder in water and air is unstable and often undergoes chemical reactions, leading to deterioration. Therefore, the surface requires special treatment, making metal powder for water-based paint expensive and limiting its use. Currently, solvent-based metallic paint is the dominant type, which includes acrylic metallic paint and fluorocarbon metallic paint, depending on the resin used in the paint base.
As someone who often modifies cars myself, the difference between fluorescent paint and pearl paint is quite significant! Fluorescent paint has a glowing effect, emitting bright light in the dark, such as blue or green, which looks super cool. However, it contains special compounds that require UV light or external stimulation to stand out. On the other hand, pearl paint reflects and changes color under sunlight, incorporating pearl powder or mica, creating a gradient effect when viewed from different angles, like shifting from gold to blue. In daily use, fluorescent paint is high-maintenance, prone to fading under sunlight—I tried it once, and while it was eye-catching at car shows, it wasn’t noticeable otherwise. Pearl paint is better suited for everyday driving, with long-lasting shine, and I use it often—just a gentle wipe with a soft cloth during cleaning. Price-wise, pearl paint is more expensive and harder to match for touch-ups, while fluorescent paint is cheaper but damages the paint surface. Safety-wise, fluorescent paint is more visible at night, whereas pearl paint is purely aesthetic. Choosing between them depends on personal style.
