What is the difference between Platinum Pearl White and Pearl White?
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The differences between Platinum Pearl White and Pearl White are as follows: 1. Material: The white paint is a solid color paint, which cannot be made into metallic paint due to its natural properties and does not emit fluorescent powder under sunlight. Pearl White paint, on the other hand, contains pearl powder, making it appear brighter and more premium under sunlight. 2. Cost: Pearl powder is much more expensive than ordinary paint, and combined with the manufacturing process, it generally costs several thousand more than standard white car paint. 3. Visual Effect: Pearl White and Pearl Luster White are two different types of car paint. Pearl White paint contains fluorescent powder inside, which reflects shiny fluorescent powder under sunlight, while Pearl Luster White paint does not contain fluorescent powder, and the paint is pure white from inside to out, without emitting fluorescent powder under sunlight.
I heard this from a seasoned car detailing master. Regular pearl white paint contains mica particles, giving off a soft pearlescent glow in sunlight. Platinum pearl white, however, is next level – not only are the mica particles finer and denser, but it also has added metal powder. Under bright sunlight, the car body emits a cool, platinum-like metallic sheen, especially noticeable when the car is freshly washed and polished. The touch-up process is also vastly different. Platinum white requires precise color matching, using specialized tinted base coats in layered applications. Most regular repair shops can't get it right. Last time, my neighbor got his car touched up, and it ended up with three distinct color sections – he was so frustrated he stomped his feet.
