Thought this was cool, but what will it mean for detailing?

[tubafeak]

Self-Repairing Paint
Seems like a cool idea. On the other hand it could have us out of some jobs. Hmmm...

[CharlesW]

Self-Repairing Paint
Seems like a cool idea. On the other hand it could have us out of some jobs. Hmmm...

Possibly, but considering all the problems Nissan has been having, it`s unlikely they will flood the market right way. What happens after the three year period?

As a side note, did any of you notice that the recalls for Toyota have doubled in the past year?

Charles

[Brenton]

Nissan is the last company to be talking about paint.
Cost could be a big issue. For $5000 a company in Toronto will coat your car and guarantee no scratches (except accidents) from keys, dogs, birds or bird etching for 5 years.

[travisdecpn]

Nissan is the last company to be talking about paint.
Cost could be a big issue. For $5000 a company in Toronto will coat your car and guarantee no scratches (except accidents) from keys, dogs, birds or bird etching for 5 years.

Sounds more like the consumer would be buying a warranty policy, rather than the paint actually being scratch-proof. The coating is most likely warranted for that period of time, if it fails, they just spray it again. Probably a low-cost per application, so if they do have to do it again, they aren`t out big bucks.

I could be wrong, but i highly doubt they have a true scratch-resistent paint. The coating by Nissan looks interesting, but as stated before, what happens after that 3 year period? complete failure?

[maximv1]

working on nissans all day has me baffeled at how soft and easy the paint damages.

[Jngrbrdman]

Nissan Motor unveiled Friday a new clearcoat paint that repairs small scratches on car surfaces...

...Nissan says its scratch resistant properties are good for about 3 years.

Yeah.... uhmmm... no thanks. I prefer my clear coat to last longer than that. What will the paint look like after 3 years? You can`t tell me they have done 3 years of R&D on this stuff. Even if they have, where is the 3 year before and after? It may be the future of Nissans, but I`ll never pay a premium for a car with a clear coat that only lasts 3 years. I`d never buy a Nissan anyway, but this is just more good reason not to buy one.

[BlackSunshine]

Interesting concept....my thoughts: Are the detailing supply companies going to get a hold of this "special resin" and incorporate it into their products? Might be something to look out for.....this could indeed change the whole process of detailing as we know it.

[Bence]

Jngr,

Nissan doesn`t say that the clearcoat will last 3 years! The self-repairing ability is active within that timeframe. After this period, the CC is no different than any usual CC.

[Woob]

Anyone think it`s a little odd how the picture is almost EXACTLY the same in both instances?

[jaybs02]

I am more curious on how the paint does it.
According to the articles its takes a about week, so what happens to the dirt that gets on the surface, is it trapped in the paint/coating?
Is the "Scratch Guard Coat" an extra coat or part of the clear, meaning will polishing with a rotary or PC deminish its repairing ability any faster.

It sounds like a great idea, but so did GM`s 4-6-8 engine

"J"

[Sherman8r44]

As a side note, did any of you notice that the recalls for Toyota have doubled in the past year?

LOL I guess they got Americanized!

[Brenton]

I am also curious on how it works. I use a system I purchased from a company in the west that softens the clear coat, blends it, and as it dries it bonds to the base. It takes out many visible scratches, though the deeper ones still have grooves under artificial light. Perhaps it is something like that, but made as an active ingredient of the clear coat.

[mg031]

Hopefully they have done long term testing to make sure that this clear won`t suddenly go to crap after it`s effectiveness dies out and either becomes like a normal clear coat or if it can be rejuvinated.

Makes me wonder how this type of paint will take to a sealant or wax and if those products will have a negative impact on the "self healing properties".

[probegt]

One of the things that I got to see to believe.

[Brenton]

Hopefully they have done long term testing to make sure that this clear won`t suddenly go to crap after it`s effectiveness dies out and either becomes like a normal clear coat or if it can be rejuvinated.

Makes me wonder how this type of paint will take to a sealant or wax and if those products will have a negative impact on the "self healing properties".

There is seldom long-term testing. A year or two makes it "permanent."