what will be the impact of Lexan SLX on the way we detail cars

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Lexan SLX is painted plastic, aimed as a replacement for traditional painted car parts.



The result is an easily formable polymer with super-high gloss, gorgeous metallic colors, excellent scratch and chemical resistance, and unmatched weatherability.
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sorry if this is a repost, i searched for lexan and didnt come up with this stuff.



edit: should be ok now
 
If so, I'm pretty impressed. My cousin has one. I have absolutely no attachment to sheet metals for a car body. Think about all the stupid dings and dents we have to worry about.



I'd have to think hard about it, though, if it INCREASED the weight of the car or cost more while weighing the same. But that's just me. Seems like every new version of a car these days is 200 pounds heavier than its former model--and no one seems to give a damn.
 
There are astounding changes on the near horizon for automotive finishes.



How 'bout a ceramic based clear coat? It will drastically change the way we maintain and refurbish the 'paint'.



:nixweiss



All the more reason for continuing education, and forums such as this!



Jim
 
I've always wondered this...you know how higher end watches' faces have sapphire (sp) crystal? Couldn't you cover an entire car with a THIN layer of it. I think the only thing that can scratch it is a diamond. Kind of extreme and it may not be practical, but I thought that might be cool.:)
 
BoxsterCharlie said:
If so, I'm pretty impressed. My cousin has one. I have absolutely no attachment to sheet metals for a car body. Think about all the stupid dings and dents we have to worry about.



I'd have to think hard about it, though, if it INCREASED the weight of the car or cost more while weighing the same. But that's just me. Seems like every new version of a car these days is 200 pounds heavier than its former model--and no one seems to give a damn.
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The link might not have worked for you but here's the answer to your question; "Plastic is lighter than painted steel-that's good for fuel efficiency." It sounds good to me just as long as the price is right.
 
ScrampaTeg03 said:
The link might not have worked for you but here's the answer to your question; "Plastic is lighter than painted steel-that's good for fuel efficiency." It sounds good to me just as long as the price is right.
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I dunno about you but if (god forbid) I ever get into an accident, I'd rather have good ol' steel protecting my butt, than plastic.
 
lalaland said:
I dunno about you but if (god forbid) I ever get into an accident, I'd rather have good ol' steel protecting my butt, than plastic.
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Well, it isn't the skin of the car that will protect you. Steel body panels aren't going to stop a vehicle. That's what the frame is for.



And, no, it isn't like on a Saturn. Saturns have normal paint on a plastic panel (probably a difference in primer, though). That article (I didn't get it to work, but I saw it on a commercial for GE) is about a plastic with the color embedded into it. It doesn't have paint on it. But I believe it can be metallic and shiny and stuff, not just colored plastic like that late 70's, early 80's safety sports car? Arrghhh, what was the name of that? Anyway, it had colored plastic, so you could just sand it down a bit to remove defects. But it didn't look good. It was pretty matte.
 
Aurora40 said:
not just colored plastic like that late 70's, early 80's safety sports car? Arrghhh, what was the name of that? Anyway, it had colored plastic, so you could just sand it down a bit to remove defects. But it didn't look good. It was pretty matte.
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Pontiac Fiero? :nixweiss
 
Aurora40 said:
Well, it isn't the skin of the car that will protect you. Steel body panels aren't going to stop a vehicle. That's what the frame is for.



And, no, it isn't like on a Saturn. Saturns have normal paint on a plastic panel (probably a difference in primer, though). That article (I didn't get it to work, but I saw it on a commercial for GE) is about a plastic with the color embedded into it. It doesn't have paint on it. But I believe it can be metallic and shiny and stuff, not just colored plastic like that late 70's, early 80's safety sports car? Arrghhh, what was the name of that? Anyway, it had colored plastic, so you could just sand it down a bit to remove defects. But it didn't look good. It was pretty matte.
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You are thinking of the Bricklin...it came in just four colors, if I am not mistaken. The colors were white, orange, lime green and yellow.
 
Gonzo0903 said:
You are thinking of the Bricklin...it came in just four colors, if I am not mistaken. The colors were white, orange, lime green and yellow.
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YES!!! That's it. The Bricklin. Thanks! I thought the one R&T (or C&D?) tested against a Corvette was red, though.
 
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