What kind of paint is the Civic's Brilliant Sporty Blue?
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Civic's Brilliant Sporty Blue is a pearl paint. Standard automotive paint: Standard paint is the most common type of automotive paint, representing the most basic and simplest manufacturing process. Most solid-color vehicles in white, red, or yellow use standard paint. Its composition includes resin, pigment, and additives. In automotive paint manufacturing processes, standard paint is single-stage, meaning it doesn't involve mixing with other materials, resulting in lower costs and simpler application. Maintenance and touch-ups are also less complicated. However, being purely monochromatic, standard paint appears relatively plain in appearance compared to other paint types that can achieve dazzling, crystal-like luster. Additionally, standard paint tends to have softer surface hardness than other paint types, making it more prone to chipping when hit by stones. Metallic paint: Metallic paint, also known as metal flake paint, typically contains aluminum or copper powder mixed into the paint base. When light hits these metal particles on the vehicle surface, the reflection creates a sparkling metallic appearance. In the spraying process, metallic paint requires a two-stage application - the metallic base coat must be covered with a clear coat to achieve ideal gloss and hardness.
I've been driving my Civic in Brilliant Sporty Blue for quite some time now, and I absolutely adore its exterior. It's a unique blue paint that sparkles under sunlight, almost like it's infused with pearl powder. This isn't your ordinary paint—Honda used a multi-layer pearl technology with a deep blue base color and added fine metallic particles on the surface to create that dazzling reflective effect. Every time I wash it, I avoid using high-pressure water jets directly to prevent dulling the shine, opting instead for a gentle cleaner and a soft wipe to keep it gleaming. This color is perfect for young drivers, giving off a sporty vibe on the road and pairing effortlessly with black alloy wheel modifications. As for maintenance, touch-ups for minor scratches are relatively affordable, but it's best to go to an authorized shop to avoid noticeable color mismatches.
