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06 Crystal White, 07 Starfire Pearl...whats the difference

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Old 06-04-07, 07:33 PM
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Default 06 Crystal White, 07 Starfire Pearl...whats the difference

i have a 06 GS thats crystal white. is there a differnce in the color and or hue of the starfire or is it the same?
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I am not sure, but I think the Starfire Pearl has some metallic specs in the paint that gives it some glimmer/depth.
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they're definitely different, I've compared an 06 crystal white right next to an 07 starfire.

the crystal white is more of a pure white when the starfire pearl has sparkles in it and is more of a creamy color.
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Originally Posted by Yang1815
they're definitely different, I've compared an 06 crystal white right next to an 07 starfire.

the crystal white is more of a pure white when the starfire pearl has sparkles in it and is more of a creamy color.
Which one do you think looked prettier? By the way, crystal white also has a lot of shimmer to it
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I am personally very biased towards pearlescent colors. The starfire pearl appears warmer to me.
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In comparison with Crystal White to Starfire, Starfire Pearl is a brighter white. The pearlescence is more pronounced with Starfire in direct sunlight. Side by side, Crystal White is a little yellow in comparison.

Here's Starfire on an 07 IS350, identical to what's on the 07 GS:


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Old 06-05-07, 08:31 AM
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I'll take that merc to the left as well. thanks.
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Originally Posted by flipside909
In comparison with Crystal White to Starfire, Starfire Pearl is a brighter white. The pearlescence is more pronounced with Starfire in direct sunlight. Side by side, Crystal White is a little yellow in comparison.

Here's Starfire on an 07 IS350, identical to what's on the 07 GS:


Thanks for the effort in the picture and your answer. I love my Crystal White. i have not seen anything like it out there. Very Beautiful and RIch color
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Originally Posted by feysulex
Thanks for the effort in the picture and your answer. I love my Crystal White. i have not seen anything like it out there. Very Beautiful and RIch color
I like the Starfire Pearl better but I could be biased.

Before I bought my car, I was considering a Crystal White as well but I checked out both cars side by side and decided the Starfire Pearl is a lot nicer but that's my own opinion. You should go check it out and then you can make a judgement call on your own.

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