metallic and pearlescent paint

[Gary406]

hello all, just in process of painting my new spoiler,

i've bought 2 tins of spray paint, and noticed only after i bought them that they are pearlescent tins of paint and my car is metallic,

is there a big difference between the finishes on metallic and pearlescent paints ?

or should i take them back and get a metallic tin instead

[paulrudrum]

hello mate i am a car sprayer so i would advise you to take them back. and get the right ones as they won't match your original paint work.
any other questions please feel free to ask.
paul

[Gary406]

ok thanks,

it is MOKQ diablo red, could you check if thats metallic or pearl ????

[paulrudrum]

i can give me a min and i will check my colour books if not i will check at work tomorrow for you.
paul

[paulrudrum]

yes mate my paint code book says its pearlescent.
i would use a white primer you will get a better finish.
paul.

[Gary406]

thanks a lot mate