Whitewater Pearl Mica... why the extra charge?

[jandree22]

I'm a big fan of white cars, but the fact that Whitewater Pearl Mica costs an extra $200 kind of turns me off. Granted when purchasing a car costing 100x that all together, it's not that big of a deal, but it's kinda wierd paying a premium for a color choice.

Is there something special about this paint that *looks* different than the other colors? Don't play cute, I know this one's white and other colors are, well other colors.... what I'm referring to the finish, does it give a different 3D or deep gloss effect or something? I just can't figure out why they're charging more for it?

(hmm)

[tsunami]

its cause you can't put a metal flake in white hence the pearl in the title which is more expensive which is why pearl white is more expensive to the consumer.

at least thats what i thought some one once told me for whats its worth...??

[SybrFreq]

because white cars are awsome....

It's a special kind of pearl mica paint that changes colors depending on how you look at it.

[Zoom5Zoom]

Pearl White is a extra metallic into a white paint with an extra GLOSS finish. I its a whole ahhh 95 bux more then the regular metallic paint charge. I assume because of the extra process to get a metalic/gloss effect in the paint.....well worth the cost (jmo)

Ya know other manufacturers include the price in the MSRP at Mazda it as not been fyi

[ForceFed]

Actually it is an extra step in the process...base first...the white then a mid clear that contains the pearl and then your normal clear coat....I haven't seen this color myself, but this is usually the process.

[Wuster]

It does look different. From a distance, it's a little bit darker than the refrigerator white, but when you’re within 5 ft or so, you can see the sparkles in the white paint. It looks the best in bright sunlight.

My mother calls it “White color for rich people” (loosely translated from Chinese)

[jandree22]

great info guys, thanks! I'm still undecided as to the color. I was thinking Carbon Gray Mica, but I'm reconsidering that as it seems half the Mz5 owners have it, and appearently it won't be available with the 07MY anyways. Probably if I had to pick one right now on the spot, I'd say Platinum Silver Metallic... it's sharp, clean, and flows nicely with the taillights. But like I said, I LOVE white cars, so maybe I'll change my mind again and go with Whitewater?

I'll have to decide soon... I may be ordering one as soon as tonight! :)

[-pixy-]

If you really love the white, get it. You will regret it later. I know, I was given a choice at the stealership when I got my P5 and really wish I went with the white, I settled for black because I could drive it home that day.

When I get myself a newer mazda, it will most likely be the 5 and it WILL be in that white... its just so stunning.

[Hughes412]

My 78 Z28 was painted white with flames painted using mother of pear, then 3 coats of clear. It really look cool at night when driving under street lights!

[dommo_g]

If you buy the car at invoice, the paint charge is only an extra 140 I think.

[Roywhitep5]

white is jdm and jdm means more $$. white cars look gooood

[dommo_g]

And plus, white is the fastest.....

[jandree22]

FYI, I just ordered a Whitewater Pearl 5 tonight (alright)

More details here --> http://msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633820&page=2

[mazdaFIVEmike]

FYI, I just ordered a Whitewater Pearl 5 tonight (alright)

More details here --> http://msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633820&page=2


Sweet!!! Welcome to the 5 club!!

[Greenridge]

FYI, I just ordered a Whitewater Pearl 5 tonight (alright)

More details here --> http://msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633820&page=2

You will love it. I have a Pearl white myself. Looks good in the sun.

[Wuster]

FYI, I just ordered a Whitewater Pearl 5 tonight (alright)

More details here --> http://msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633820&page=2

Cool,

I'll look for ya when I take the kids to Dutch Wonderland and Hershey Park later this summer.

:)

[jandree22]

haha, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if you actually do see me! I worked in Hersheypark for about 6 years through High School and College and now my wife and I have season passes and are in that place rediculously way too much to just chill/walk around. But come to think of it, I won't have my 5 until Aug-Sept though, so.... maybe next year, haha

Thanks for the welcome, all! This is my first new car purchase and it's so exciting... can't wait till delivery!

[Wuster]

Well... In that case, look for a Whitewater Pearl with tinted windows and VA tags around mid July.

That is when we planned on making the trip.

In two weeks I'm going to western PA :)

[jandree22]

^^^ haha, will do. A white Mazda5 should stick out like a sore thumb