Hoovey689

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Nissan creates first self-healing iPhone case

Nissan has been working on its self-healing clearcoat technology called Scratch Shield for more than seven years. While it's been applied to the company's cars for four years now, it's first non-automotive application is here: an iPhone case.

Called the Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case, it appears aimed at the doubly-retentive types who not only don't like their phone getting scratched, but also don't even like their cases to show any wear. The healing finish is applied to an ABS-plastic case, so that the case protects the smartphone and the Scratch Shield protects the case. Nissan claims another benefit is that the glossy finish is easier to grip.

It's in beta-trial now, but if real-world testing brings accolades it could go on sale later this year – hopefully with some more subtle choices of branding.

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissa...photo-4756719/

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/17/n...g-iphone-case/

I8ABMR

They are the ones with the self healing paint so sounds like a new application of that technology

Brian@Vossen

Nice......cause I'm always scratching my phone

InRBigness

Yes but unfortunately this will only help if you scratch the case which will no doubt be 10 times the cost of a replacement. Scratch the phone and your on your own.

jadu

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that's cool, too bad its only for apple

Cartune

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looks good unlike juke

eyezack87

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Hopefully the technology advanced to actually heal the coating better than in the past. It is the biggest PITA when a car has self-"healing" clear. All it did was heat up, which expands the coating to hide the scratch until it cools down and shows it again. The only way to polish a scratch out on this type of coating was to go super slow with low speed/heat.

Then again it has been "7" years so it should have advanced by now. Yes, I am still bitter about that car haha

blacksc400

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Don't like the Nissan Juke logo on it.

adamls2

LOL amen brother

Sounds like good stuff