Nissan develops scratch resistant paint.
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Nissan develops scratch resistant paint.
Toyota needs to take a look at this for use in their line. Especially for Lexus vehicles, LINK.
TOKYO (Dec. 2, 2005)-- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails.
“Scratch Guard Coat” contains a newly developed high elastic resin that helps prevent scratches from affecting the inner layers of a car’s painted surface. With “Scratch Guard Coat” a car’s scratched surface will return to its original state anywhere from one day to a week, depending on temperature and the depth of the scratch.
The water-repellant paint also has a higher resistance to scratches compared with conventional clear paints. A vehicle painted with “Scratch Guard Coat” will have only one-fifth the abrasions caused by a car-washing machine compared with a car covered with conventional clear paint. Scratches from car-washing machines account for the majority of scratches to painted car surfaces.
“Scratch Guard Coat” is effective for about three years.
“Scratch Guard Coat” will be applied for the first time on an SUV model that is scheduled for a partial makeover in the near future. The paint will be applied to the car’s chassis, bumpers, door mirrors, among other parts.
“Scratch Guard Coat” contains a newly developed high elastic resin that helps prevent scratches from affecting the inner layers of a car’s painted surface. With “Scratch Guard Coat” a car’s scratched surface will return to its original state anywhere from one day to a week, depending on temperature and the depth of the scratch.
The water-repellant paint also has a higher resistance to scratches compared with conventional clear paints. A vehicle painted with “Scratch Guard Coat” will have only one-fifth the abrasions caused by a car-washing machine compared with a car covered with conventional clear paint. Scratches from car-washing machines account for the majority of scratches to painted car surfaces.
“Scratch Guard Coat” is effective for about three years.
“Scratch Guard Coat” will be applied for the first time on an SUV model that is scheduled for a partial makeover in the near future. The paint will be applied to the car’s chassis, bumpers, door mirrors, among other parts.
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
I think everyone should take a look at this. I know I would love to have a car that is scratch resistant, would make my life alot easier.
But...in the meantime, I, for one, as long as the amount was reasonable, would be willing to pay more for my next car if it had paint like this. If it works as advertised it is a great idea. It would negate the need for bras, deflectors, and that expensive plastic-coating for the whole car. The windshield, of course, would still be exposed to nicks, but that is a whole different matter.
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I think the car would still need a bra up front - I was reading more about this and it won't completely eliminate or fix chips to the metal. I guess that makes sense. You're right though, it will make a lot of peoples lives much easier. Shame it only lastes three years - then again I'm sure that will only increase with time.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
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But...in the meantime, I, for one, as long as the amount was reasonable, would be willing to pay more for my next car if it had paint like this. If it works as advertised it is a great idea. It would negate the need for bras, deflectors, and that expensive plastic-coating for the whole car. The windshield, of course, would still be exposed to nicks, but that is a whole different matter.
But...in the meantime, I, for one, as long as the amount was reasonable, would be willing to pay more for my next car if it had paint like this. If it works as advertised it is a great idea. It would negate the need for bras, deflectors, and that expensive plastic-coating for the whole car. The windshield, of course, would still be exposed to nicks, but that is a whole different matter.
I wouldnt mind paying extra either. Just the thought of not having to worry about little scratches and spending tons of time polishing and sealing and waxing the paint would be worth it.
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For many years, Lexus paint has been known to be one of the most vulnerable in the market. Even the paint from others like BMW and Mercedes-Benz is more durable than Lexus. It's great to hear that Nissan is developing a great idea to better guard the finish of the car's paint. I highly doubt Lexus will pawn off Nissan's idea, but Lexus better come up with a new solution soon.
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Ya, Nissan paint is pretty terrible too. As a matter of fact it would be good for all Japanese makers to adopt this or something similar at some point.
As for application after three years, it's too early to tell. If I had to guess I'd say this will be a factory only option for awhile.
As for application after three years, it's too early to tell. If I had to guess I'd say this will be a factory only option for awhile.