MY13 POLO Colours options Metallic / Pearl Effect !!

**Hillbilly** · 05-05-2013, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by QBDentFree

As stated, pearl paint is a 3-stage process as opposed to the flat or metallic 2 stage, base/top coat. The average Joe would be hard-pressed to pick the difference unless he saw the 2 paints side by side, but if you get the paint code off the build plate (not sure where exactly it is on a new Polo sorry), then a quick google search should answer all your questions.

Just keep in mind that pearl finishes are significantly more expensive to repair, and a simple scratch can end up needing half the car painted, as the 3 layers make it very very difficult to get the colour exactly matched

Exactly as per my recent post

**alexaescht** · 05-05-2013, 02:10 PM

Wait. Isn't 'Deep Black' only a pearl effect paint?

You can't get a non-metallic Pepper Grey so surely deep black only comes in pearl effect.

**Hillbilly** · 05-05-2013, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

Wait. Isn't 'Deep Black' only a pearl effect paint?

You can't get a non-metallic Pepper Grey so surely deep black only comes in pearl effect.

Do you mean its the ONLY Pearl effect paint as thats what I would take it A phone call will confirm it most easily I would think

**LunchboxVRS** · 05-05-2013, 02:31 PM

If you ordered black it will be the "deep black pearl effect" and you should have paid about $500 more over say a candy white or flash red.

The brochure states metallic/pearl effect meaning that if you get a colour with either effect you pay more. They are separate effects and you don't get both together. You will have a pearl on the black, the pepper grey, reflex silver and shadow blue has metallic. And CW and red are plain.

**scobb** · 05-05-2013, 02:43 PM

If you want a Pearl effect colour, another option, albeit with a hefty price tag, is Oryx White Pearl. My new 6R GTI is in this colour and it's lovely. I doubt I would have sprung for the extra cost (RRP for the paint is $NZ1,800!) but it just happened that VW New Zealand had a vehicle just landed in the country in that colour with optional bi-xenons (which I did want), so we "negotiated" and much of the extra cost went away. It's an awesome colour by the way. I had a Candy White TSI before it and in my opinion, this is a far smarter colour, especially when you see it in the sun. It does have it's challenges though. I've added after-market parking sensors and getting them painted was a mission.

**LunchboxVRS** · 05-05-2013, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by scobb

If you want a Pearl effect colour, another option, albeit with a hefty price tag, is Oryx White Pearl. My new 6R GTI is in this colour and it's lovely. I doubt I would have sprung for the extra cost (RRP for the paint is $NZ1,800!) but it just happened that VW New Zealand had a vehicle just landed in the country in that colour with optional bi-xenons (which I did want), so we "negotiated" and much of the extra cost went away. It's an awesome colour by the way. I had a Candy White TSI before it and in my opinion, this is a far smarter colour, especially when you see it in the sun. It does have it's challenges though. I've added after-market parking sensors and getting them painted was a mission.

We don't have that option in oz. you could special order but your at the mercy of VW HQ.

**DUB69** · 05-05-2013, 05:27 PM

Paints have come a long way in the last 20 odd years & most 'pearl' paint on production cars these days is only a 2 layer system the same as metallic paint. It's a lot easier to match too & most competent Spray painters should be able do a repair without it standing out.

It sounds like you have just had the black pearl paint thrown in & not itemised on your docket.

Yes, the black would be the only 'pearl' effect colour offered & the rest are metallic if thats what it says in the brochure I'd say.

**alexaescht** · 05-05-2013, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Do you mean its the ONLY Pearl effect paint as thats what I would take it.

Well I meant that you cannot get a non-pearl effect 'Deep black'.
You don't choose a colour and then add metallic or pearl – it comes with the colour in the first place.

**gavs** · 05-05-2013, 07:30 PM

Alex is correct, the ONLY black available on the Polo is called "Deep Pearl Black" which is a pearlescent, metallic black.

There is no ifs or bits about it. Just to make it clear, THERE IS ONLY ONE BLACK AVAILABLE ON THE POLO. If you have paid more than the standard markup (whatever it is) then you have been screwed by a VW dealership. Surprise surprise, welcome to buying a VW.

**GT4EVA** · 05-05-2013, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by gavs

Alex is correct, the ONLY black available on the Polo is called "Deep Pearl Black" which is a pearlescent, metallic black.

There is no ifs or bits about it. Just to make it clear, THERE IS ONLY ONE BLACK AVAILABLE ON THE POLO. If you have paid more than the standard markup (whatever it is) then you have been screwed by a VW dealership. Surprise surprise, welcome to buying a VW.

Hahaha is really funni how VW polo brochure stated is Optional for these metallic / pearl effect and noted is extra cost and these that come with metallic / pearl effect is stock from the factory.

all good now , thanx for all the reply for clearing this misunderstanding