What is the difference between solid paint, metallic and tri-coats paint?
A. Solids: Solid colours were the first colours to be used on cars, and are still widely used today. They have no metallic or pearl flakes added to the colour. Solid colours look the same from any angle. Metallics: Metallic colours contain very fine, sparkling metallic flakes. This makes the paint glitter and sparkle. Metallic colours are very popular in all makes and models today. Tri-Coats or 3 Stage Paints: A tri-coat or 3-stage paint has three different layers: base coat, pearl coat and clear coat. The base coat can be a solid colour or a metallic colour. The pearl coat is a translucent paint with pearl flakes mixed in. The last coat is the clear coat, which is a shiny see through paint. This is also a protective coat from the sun. Tri-Coats show slight highlights of diverse colors when you look at your car from different angles.
