What is the difference between Super White and Pearl White?

[MacLogan]

Super White is ordinary white paint, while Pearl White is mixed with pearl powder, equivalent to metallic paint, but with a higher cost. A white car body gives a bright, lively, and generous impression. White is also a neutral color, blending with the external environment to create a clean and simple feeling. White has better visual recognition, which can improve driving safety, and has advantages such as appearing less dirty than black. More details are as follows: 1. Classification of white car paint: Generally divided into Ordinary White, Ivory White, Pearl White, etc. The so-called Pearl White adds a layer of pearl paint between the color paint and the clear coat, with its main component being mica. 2. Mica: Mica is a dioctahedral calcium layered silicate mineral, often found in aluminum-rich deposits. It is recognized as a standard metamorphic rock-forming mineral in low to medium-grade metamorphic rocks. When mica pigments containing titanium dioxide and iron oxide are added to the paint base, light shining on the mica particles first reflects the color from the titanium dioxide and iron oxide, then the light undergoes refraction inside the mica particles.

[DelAva]

Having worked in the auto industry for years, I've seen all kinds of white car paints. Super White is just your basic pure white paint – simple application process, low cost, looks crisp and clean under sunlight, but tends to yellow and show age after a few years. Pearl White is different. It contains mica powder that gives off a delicate shimmer in sunlight, with subtle blue-purple reflections at dusk, making the car body appear much more three-dimensional. However, its painting process is more complex, involving a base color coat, pearl layer, and clear coat, making touch-ups particularly tricky and requiring professional color matching. The price difference between the two can be several thousand. Choosing Super White saves money and is practical, while Pearl White elevates the car's premium feel but demands more maintenance effort.

[StKai]

I once helped a friend compare these two white car colors in detail. Pearl white looks especially shiny under the sun, with a depth-changing luster that pure white completely lacks. The principle is that pearl paint contains mica particles for reflection, while pure white just uses plain white pigment. Price-wise, pearl white costs significantly more, usually an extra three to four thousand for a regular car. In daily use, pearl white requires more frequent washing and waxing to maintain its effect, while pure white doesn't show dirt as easily. The difference is even more obvious in repairs: pure white scratches can be fixed at any roadside shop, but pearl white must go back to the original factory, otherwise the color difference is glaring. If you often drive on mountain roads or gravel paths, pure white will be much more hassle-free for long-term maintenance.

[CoreyLynn]

My pearl white car has been with me for over three years, and the biggest takeaway is how dramatically different this color appears in overcast weather versus sunlight. In the morning, it takes on a cool-toned creamy white hue, then transforms into a warm golden shade by noon – truly magical. Solid white lacks this multidimensional effect. However, the premium comes at a cost: when my door got scratched last time, the pearl paint repair cost over 800 yuan because the technician had to repeatedly adjust the pearl powder ratio. Meanwhile, my friend with the same model in solid white got it fixed at a roadside shop for just 200 yuan. Also, you can't use stiff brushes during cleaning as they'll scratch the pearlescent layer. If you have sufficient budget and don't mind the extra care, pearl white is genuinely stunning; for hassle-free ownership, solid white is the way to go.