Maybach 57 S With Mother Of Pearl Finish To Be Presented In Paris

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on September 13th, 2006 At 8:30 AM CST

DaimlerChrysler has announced today that in addition to the already- 
available black and silver single-tone paint finishes currently  
obtainable on the Maybach 57 S model, a new shining "Antiqua White"  
finish will be added to available single-tone paint finish options in  
an effort to further meet customer's desires for more individuality.

The white paint finish, applied by specialists in multiple layers,  
will use two base colors to form the foundation of the coloring, as  
opposed to the typical single base color found on traditional  
automobiles.  As a result, the Maybach's exterior will contain nearly  
twice as many layers of paint when compared to other luxury vehicles,  
and in addition will feature an incomparable mother-of-pearl-like sheen.

For those interested, the "Antiqua White" color option is available  
on request, and will become part of more than two million  
individualization options currently found in the Maybach lineup.

To learn more, visit www.eMercedesBenz.com for photos showcasing the  
new Maybach color, or keep reading fory the official press release  
detailing the paint and how it was derived.


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


Shining mother-of-pearl finish: Maybach 57 S in a shining white livery

Paris, Sep 13, 2006
At the 78th International Motor Show in Paris, Maybach is presenting  
its Model 57 S in a shining white paint finish for the first time. In  
this way the tradition-laden German luxury brand is meeting the  
desire of one of its customers for even more individuality. In  
standard trim the sporty and luxurious Model 57 S is only available  
with a single-tone paint finish in either black or silver. The  
shining new "Antiqua White" finish impressively emphasizes the  
dynamic character of this high-end luxury saloon, whose outstanding  
performance potential particularly captures the enthusiasm of  
passionate owner-drivers.

The white paint finish of the 57 S is applied in multiple layers by  
experienced specialists using a highly involved process – there are  
almost twice as many layers than is usual for other luxury cars. In  
contrast to conventional paint finishes using just one base paint to  
provide the colour tone, two different paints are necessary to  
achieve this incomparable, mother-of-pearl-like sheen – one of these  
contains mica. This highlighting material is responsible for the  
particular sheen of the paint finish, which varies slightly depending  
on the lighting angle and shines especially brightly in sunlight. The  
paint layers are mainly applied by hand, and several additional  
layers of clearcoat ensure a highly resistant finish.

"Antiqua White" is available to customers on request, as part of the  
more than two million Maybach individualisation options.


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