VTX

Hey guys, I was wondering what the difference is between Belluva white in 2012s vs Pearl Whites from 08-11.

Is Belluva white a more pure white?

I had a 2010 PWP and never really liked the color...

Ack4life

I would say yes. There is a guy at my job with a Pearl White Pearl, and when I parked next to his one day, it was a noticeable difference. The Belluva White is a brighter white in my opinion.

ttk5

Pearl white is more creamy and beige-ier.

1supafly

In my opinion, pwp is beautiful. I love it..

VTX

I like the more white white better.

ceb

Belluva? Phonetically that sounds pretty close to "Beluga" which would be blue/black. That is quite different from any version of white.

If you are referring to Bellanova white, then it is a much "whiter" white than pwp. Similar colors from other manufacturers are BMW's Mineral White and Mercedes' Diamond White. Mazda also has a similar white but it isn't as metallic.

Acura_Dude

I thought it was Bellanova*

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

LOL ceb i was thinking the exact same thing...belluva? beluga? then i thought of the whale...beluga whale? whatever...hahah

MoaarLow

Thiswhole topic was just discussed on another thread.
Its Premium White Pearl and Bellanova White Pearl.

Bellanova is on Most '11 and '12 Models.

PWP is more of an Off White, Cream, Beige In Comparrison to Bellanova white is More of a PURE, SNOW WHITE Color.

PWP is also harder to paintmatch than Bellanova

Acura_Dude

^

ed_423

Bellanova ftw, saw one in person and it was beautiful. then instantly saw a pwp afterwards and i threw up in my mouth

no offense to all pwp owners though LOl

Acura_Dude

VTX

That's why I traded in my 2010 PWP V6, among other reasons. I just could not stand that ivory/beige look. I want my white to be true white. I'm thinking of getting a 2012 SE 6 speed in bellenova white now. Why did they have to use such a fancy word for white?? they could've just called it Galcier white, Ice white, Arctic white, or something LOL

ceb

Bellanova is most commonly translated into 'beautiful star' since the technical definition of nova is a star that changes brightness, it also refers to the way the metallic particles shimmer in the light.

If they called it glacier white or some other descriptive color then they'd have to change the name for different countries.

Walkrrangr

I agree. I own a Bellanova TSX and it is a cleaner looking white. Almost every other white TSX I see is PWP and it just makes me appreciate mine more. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion though.

Professor

Finally saw Bellanova white at the dealership today. Not bad, but I don't think there is as much pearl in it. Differently a snow white which might hide some of the pearl.

pinatubo

I prefer the PWP.

On The Run

I haven't been able to see PWP against Bellanova yet so I'm not familiar with the difference. Living in the desert - the PWP on my car really absorbs the red rocks nicely and gives off a warm glow, I love it!

TSXKid2010

sadly i think Bellanova white >PWP....so sad )':

Professor

^ Not me. But to each their own.

EzeE1o

i had a pwp rsx-s and now a bellanova white. i prefer the off-white nature of pwp to the bella white

MoaarLow

My attempt to put this Bellanova vs pwp comparison to an END.
Spotted a PWP at the gym, so i took a few pics to show the Off white on pwp and Snow white bella

ed_423

someone definitely pissed in their paint.

MoaarLow

Its easily noticed, very yellow'y

VortexBlueTSX

Bella wins....only reason why i didnt get a white one when i was looking

tobwac

damm thats a big difference bella wins x2

donavo

isnt the pwp more expensive paint? as in, wont a pwp car b worth more than a bellanova white? for arguments sake, lets say they were both the same year.

xakeo

Actually they both have a pearl effect, just the PWP is more of an ivory tone, and bellanova's more on the brighter white.

ceb

Since both colors are a no cost option, neither is "more expensive" than the other.

Of interesting note is that Bellanova is virtually identical to Mercedes' diamond white - a $1550 option on the E series while all the other metallics are $750.

PWP may be harder to paint match because it isn't available anymore.

iSeeYouTwo

Way to pick the dirtiest PWP in New York to make a comparison.

ValdezQ26

It's not "Premium" White Pearl, it's PLATINUM White Pearl