Polar white vs diamond

[Zakattack]

Probably been asked loads, but just wondering the difference
I'm assuming polar white is flat white while the diamond is metalic?

 

[swale]

yep diamond is pearl metalic

 

[Zakattack]

Are both a non cost option from new?

 

[The _Don]

Are both a non cost option from new?

D White is a cost option.

 

[jotter22]

Whats the one that has a creamy look to it?

Tony.

 

[steve333]

Whats the one that has a creamy look to it?

Tony.

Calcite/cirrus white,lovely colour!

 

[Red C220]

Polar white is really bright white.

Diamond White Metallic is a little creamy in comparison but has a pearlesence to it.

 

[Zakattack]

So are there 3 different whites?

 

[Red C220]

So are there 3 different whites?

Not currently I don't think.

Calcite white was replaced by Polar I think.

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

My car is Calcite White, kind of creamy. Like teeth, it either looks white or when dirty has a hint of cream

 

[Peter103]

Polar white is what's known as Solid white, if you prefer Diamond white metallic, its an optional extra. My E class is Polar white which I like very much, you may see the xf jag in white which I think is a much whiter, white if that's possible, and was pleased when I saw MB,s solid Polar white, and with a Pan am roof, lovely.

 

[Peter103]

By the way Red, how are you liking your new 400, sorry don't mean to hi jack,Zakattack.

 

[Little Lofty]

Mine is Polar, Diamond was too creamy for my liking. Polar isn't what I'd call a bright white though, Audi Ibis white is much whiter.

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

Mine is Polar, Diamond was too creamy for my liking. Polar isn't what I'd call a bright white though, Audi Ibis white is much whiter.

The recent Ford White is even whiter, looks beautiful. Don't know the name of the paint though

 

[Red C220]

By the way Red, how are you liking your new 400, sorry don't mean to hi jack,Zakattack.

It's excellent, it really feels like quality, I'll do a thread on it when I get to 1000 miles.

I find it very fast to be honest, I don't think I'd hold on to my licence if I had an AMG. In fact I'm struggling to see where you'd use the extra power over this so I'm delighted I went for the 400 rather than the 500.

:bannana:

 

[Peter DLM]

For one day I had 2 SLs, one Polar and the other Diamond. The Polar is the one in front.

 

[kjb1]

for me I prefer the polar, diamond looks grubby in comparison.


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[Dwedders]

Mine is Diamond and it cost £935.00 when new

 

[AndyRC]

Diamond white does look good with a red interior, probably as it’s a creamy white. Beware the cost of any paint repairs with Diamond white. I spoke to the guys at a well respected MB/VAG body shop about pearlescent paint repairs and they told me it’s very costly! Partly because they have to blend the paint into any adjacent panels to get a good match. Solid white is a lot easier and hence cheaper to repair if required.

 

[Gbrowncls55]

Much prefer the cleaness of Polar. That said I quite like classic creams with a red interior think Mk2 jag, XK150 etc......... but just not with pearlescent. Just my opinion.