Deep Black Pearl Effect
Deep Black Pearl Effect
Is the pearl effect a metallic finish? or is it flat coloured?
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Evil Derboy
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Re: Deep Black Pearl Effect
The Clue is in the name Deep Black "Pearl" effect 
. It's a pearlescent paint which is different to metalic and certainly not a flat paint hence the cost option. I am no expert but i think metallic paints tend to have a metal fleck of a single colour but pearl paints have more varied flecks in them so under the right light you can pick out gold / silver in the paint amongst other colours. So it is not flat black and technically similar to a metallic paint. I am sure some of the experts on the forum will offer a more technical explanation. 
Really comes into it's own when the sun comes out.
. It's a pearlescent paint which is different to metalic and certainly not a flat paint hence the cost option. I am no expert but i think metallic paints tend to have a metal fleck of a single colour but pearl paints have more varied flecks in them so under the right light you can pick out gold / silver in the paint amongst other colours. So it is not flat black and technically similar to a metallic paint. I am sure some of the experts on the forum will offer a more technical explanation. Really comes into it's own when the sun comes out.08/11 - 12/13 2.0 TSI R DSG, Black / Black Vienna
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Evil Derboy
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Re: Deep Black Pearl Effect
I've pearlescent paint in the past that hasn't had metallic flakes in it. The simple answer to the question is "No it's not flat back. Yes it is a metallic style paint"
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jonallen628
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Re: Deep Black Pearl Effect
Oh ok, like i said not an expert.Evil Derboy wrote:I've pearlescent paint in the past that hasn't had metallic flakes in it. The simple answer to the question is "No it's not flat back. Yes it is a metallic style paint"
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01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
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Black is the new Black....
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Re: Deep Black Pearl Effect
Yeah, well just watch yourself in future punk!jonallen628 wrote:Oh ok, like i said not an expert.Evil Derboy wrote:I've pearlescent paint in the past that hasn't had metallic flakes in it. The simple answer to the question is "No it's not flat back. Yes it is a metallic style paint"
