Newer German paint finishes poorer than older ones???

Bill,

Per this (scroll down to "Technology Still the Driver")

http://www.coatingsworld.com/March041.htm

Ceramiclear is the nano technology introduced in 2003.

However, there is mention that PPG has new technology in the pipeline. Hopefully, this article

http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/news,view.spy?artid=21942&pg=1

refers to the next step in improved nano technology...........but I can't find anything else to substantiate the claim of improved MB paint quality in 2005. Maybe somebody else knows something.

Mike
 
I also note something interesting in the Classic Motoring description of the uniqueness of German paints:

http://www.properautocare.com/aregepadi.html



They claim that the German paints still contain VOC's (volatile organic compounds), which are no longer legal in the US. If this is true, then the switch to water-based paints which has occurred in the US is not an excuse for the poorer quality of German paints (relative to the 80's).



Anybody have any more info on this?

Thanks,

Mike
 
Bill D said:
Hey dmatre,





Do you have the PPG Ceramiclear paint? if so, sounds like it doesn't do much to reduce chips
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Color code: 040 - Black



Doesn't have a 'C' prefix, so it's not the Ceramiclear (kinda wish it was - if it's more chip resistant)
 
Are there any Porsche owners out there who can comment on Porsche paint quality? There is plenty of surface area for chipping on the front of a 911, but I have a hard time believing a new Porsche chips this easily...........but I really have no basis for saying that.
 
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