is there a color called Pearlessence

[Thatcher]

I was told theres a rare Porsche color called Pearlessence...does anyone know about this or have pictures of the color? Thanks

[adamred]

There used to be an Audi color that was a white pearl that was magnificent...back in the late 80s.....check Paint Scratch.com

Adam

[PCA7GGR]

I had a 1984 factory Turbo Look that was pearlessence - a three step pearl white (white base, pearlenssence and clear coat). It was a $5000 option and, at the time, impossible to match perfectly. I had a top end body shop paint some headlight trim rings for it - very close but not an exact match. They told me if I ever needed body work and paint, that they would need to paint quite a bit of the car to try to "blend" the new paint in.

It was gorgeous! The burgandy leather interior made it a real eye catcher. But I was afraid to take it anywhere unless I knew where I was going to park it. Today's pearl paints, like my Acura TL-S, are similar and can be matched. But... they just don't have the depth that the 84 had. The curves of the Turbo body made the pearl paint shift hues - sorry no pics (pre-digital camera).

[Willem Fick]

It is the white Sergio mentions. Nice colour, but a real PIA to paint, as your preparation must be perfect, and the smallest factors affect the results. This makes touching up a nightmare, and as he mentioned often means that you have to repaint an enormous section of the car to get your blending right.

[Eric Mckenna]

There are a few pictures of a 993TT that is the pearl .. do a search for that "pearl 993" and I think it will show. I like it! the color is cool..
Regards, Eric

[RickM]

The '94 based Flatnose was offered in pearl white. Factory allegedly stated that any body repair would require a total repaint.

I always thought that the pearl was an additive that could be used with any solid color.

[CarreraCab]

Rick, you are correct about "pearl", it is a powder that used to be made of crushed mother of pearl, but replaced with synthetic (plastic) mother of pearl. It is used to add "flop" to a paint color. Mixes well with metallics. Doug

[K. Roman]

This may be what your looking for....

[Eric Mckenna]

. lemme seee if I cn find a pic of the 993 in that color

[Eric Mckenna]

[Thatcher]

thanks guys

[stevef]

I don't think this is a Porsche colour, but the PO spent some money on the pearl finish on my Heinz 69. Pics not that good but it looks really nice in the sunlight.

[porsche4me]

Hello - All - I work in the Pearlescent world - !!!!!!!
1st thats how to spell it..... 2nd True there was a crushed pearl history - But now most pearl pigments are made from TIo2 coated Mica..... We have over 50 years in this field.... We now have Man-made mica substrates that let us do different effects...... If anyone want to learn more or do some crazy paints please call me - 912-964-3061
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