Paint & Body Work Custom Painting | Panel Repairs & Replacement

Best white for WS6

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 3, 2014 | 11:44 PM
  #1  
98RedBird's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (77)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,773
Likes: 3
From: Peoria, IL
Default Best white for WS6

I love white and am wanting to change the color of my 2001 T/A WS6 from Petwer (which I hate) to white. I like the Blizzard Pearl from Toyota, but in you guys' opinions, if the color was white, what's the best out there?
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 01:57 AM
  #2  
Zerokube's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Default

If you can find it, Diamond white that came on some of the c6's is jizzpants material
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 12:00 PM
  #3  
scj's Avatar
scj
TECH Addict
iTrader: (89)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,738
Likes: 23
Default

Originally Posted by Zerokube
If you can find it, Diamond white that came on some of the c6's is jizzpants material
White diamond tri-coat like the gm trucks, escalades, and a lot of other gm cars have as options is what I'm guessing you're referring to. It looks pretty good. But I think the Lexus IS white looks better. The gm color is too yellow IMO.
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 12:11 PM
  #4  
Ellsworth's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Decatur, IN
Default

dodge challenger Bright White!
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 03:27 PM
  #5  
Daniel Richards's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,769
Likes: 0
From: Ellijay, GA
Default

Gotta be a nice pearl white, like on the CTS or this new Buick I just saw a few minutes ago.

Personally I think the Pewter is one of the better factory colors for these cars so I would keep it and just accent it with some black (like the CETA mod and a few other tastefull touches).
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 03:38 PM
  #6  
Kingc8r's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,565
Likes: 59
From: SF Bay Area
Default

The Tesla Model S Pearl white they have is the nicest I've seen, it has almost no yellow to it which is amazing.
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 10:31 PM
  #7  
Mighty Whitey's Avatar
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 876
Likes: 0
From: Catlettsburg, Ky
Default

whats wrong with the OEM GM arctic white?
even the 19 year old paint on my formula is still wear-sunglasses-while-looking-at-it bright in the sun.
we mixed some up for my engine bay 2 years ago and there was no yellow mixed at all.
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2014 | 01:17 AM
  #8  
Kingc8r's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,565
Likes: 59
From: SF Bay Area
Default

Arctic white is pretty white. BMW Alpine white may be whiter. The Camry white is pretty damn white too
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 5, 2014 | 11:58 AM
  #9  
Chevyman1968's Avatar
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
From: Bourg La
Default

I guess im a lil bias but Arctic White is the best!!

Reply
Old Jul 5, 2014 | 11:21 PM
  #10  
Kingc8r's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,565
Likes: 59
From: SF Bay Area
Default

I do agree!
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2014 | 09:09 AM
  #11  
TheOrangeGuy's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 594
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

I like bright white like the arctic white...only way i'd do pearl is if I could get it with no yellow or beige tint which is almost impossible.
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 02:40 AM
  #12  
Spectre86's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 39
From: Oregon
Default

Taffeta white. If you dont care that its a honda color. Looks great. its a really bright white.
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 07:02 PM
  #13  
Zlow28's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 1
Default

bmw alpine white is my favorite. Looks elegant and powerful at the same time.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:54 PM
  #14  
RikkiTorment's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
From: West Chester, PA
Default

I love my arctic white WS6, I think the only other white I would paint it is a matte white pearl like the Z28 concept.

The trick to making the white pop is to contrast it with black accents!!

Reply
Old Aug 14, 2014 | 12:17 AM
  #15  
WidowMaker_13's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 140
Likes: 2
From: Utah
Default

Originally Posted by RikkiTorment
I love my arctic white WS6, I think the only other white I would paint it is a matte white pearl like the Z28 concept.

The trick to making the white pop is to contrast it with black accents!!

^^^^^ What RikkiTorment said! Btw, sick car Rikki. I see it on insta every once and awhile. Mine is only plasti-dipped but it is matte white. And I love it! It is super bright and easy to clean and take care of. If I ever get sick of it then I'll just peel it off and go back to black

Reply
Old Aug 15, 2014 | 11:47 PM
  #16  
RikkiTorment's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
From: West Chester, PA
Default

Originally Posted by WidowMaker_13
^^^^^ What RikkiTorment said! Btw, sick car Rikki. I see it on insta every once and awhile. Mine is only plasti-dipped but it is matte white. And I love it! It is super bright and easy to clean and take care of. If I ever get sick of it then I'll just peel it off and go back to black

Thanks man, I appreciate it!!

That matte white you're running is definitely eye catching too even if it is just PD, it looks like it was done well!
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2014 | 01:53 AM
  #17  
fengstang's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Default

lambo white
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2014 | 02:42 AM
  #18  
LT4vert's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,843
Likes: 30
From: South Bend , IN
Default

Of all the whites out there, GM's arctic white is still one of if not the best. For the pearls, I think Audi's Glacier white metallic is pretty badass. The yellow'ee white pearls like Cadillac white diamond and few others are gross looking.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2014 | 06:42 AM
  #19  
bigbomber5's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 828
Likes: 11
From: 4o5
Default

Matte white for sure!
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2015 | 06:23 PM
  #20  
codyscamaroz28's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Puryear TN
Default

i know this is old but im going with the GM Linen White , for my 1982 z28 project, it looks to be the brightest from all the paint cards i have looked at IMO.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:44 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE