Difference Between "Pearls" & "Mica" Paints?

xknowonex · 2009-07-29 08:19:17

Mine is Bluish Pearl Crystal Shine, BPCS FTW! :p

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Aug 23, 2009 | 12:16 AM

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Mine is Bluish Pearl Crystal Shine, BPCS FTW!

Oct 24, 2009 | 08:45 AM

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i see orange peel...sorry im a detailer...WET SAND AND BUFF

Oct 24, 2009 | 09:13 AM

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First, this thread is back in August, plus the bumper isn't finished. He already mentioned it needs to be wet sanded on the 1st page.. for a detailer, I expected you to read this thread in detail

Oct 24, 2009 | 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Proper 350

i see orange peel...sorry im a detailer...WET SAND AND BUFF

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Originally Posted by pocky

First, this thread is back in August, plus the bumper isn't finished. He already mentioned it needs to be wet sanded on the 1st page.. for a detailer, I expected you to read this thread in detail

Yo Dawg I herd you like detail...........

Oct 24, 2009 | 05:52 PM

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To awnser the OP's question.
"Pearl" - Base coat is nonmetallic just color. Then a pearl coat (midcoat) is applied.
"Mica" - Base is metallic with pearl added to it, then the pearlcoat is added(midcoat).