Self-Cleaning Car

[Tywais]

For the lazy gits among us this will be nice to see.

Nissan Develops Self-Cleaning Car

Nissan has started testing a new paint technology that repels dirt, effectively making for a self-cleaning car.

[VocalNeal]

Sacrilege

[WarpSpeed]

Seconded, even her grip on the spray nozzle is sensuous and suggestive ..

Edited April 26, 2014 by WarpSpeed

[IMHO]

Impressive - Looks like glass coating to me..

If they really want to test it, they should give it to my wife though - she knows how to find every single sticky, gooey, dirty thing on the road

[Ace of Pop]

Is it April 1 again.

[sjonburi]

Hydrophobic / oleophobic nanotechnology

[IMHO]

Does UV affect Ultra-Ever Dry^®?

Ultra-Ever Dry^® coating is adversely affected by ultraviolet (UV) light

Is Ultra-Ever Dry^® surface protection coating flammable when it is dry?

Polymer binders do not offer flammability resistance as polymers are carbon-based molecules and therefore will eventually burn or melt. Please note, however, that the dry coating thicknesses are generally only about 1 mil (25 microns). We expect the overall flammability will be determined by the article being coated. We advise application-specific testing if flammability is a concern.

What known chemicals are incompatible Ultra-Ever Dry^® coating?

Soaps and detergents will cause the surface of the coating to “wet-out”. Once these chemicals are removed (using low pressure water), the superhydrophobicity will generally return. Alcohols and solvents will dissolve/remove the coating.

What color is the surface coating?

The standard product is a hazy translucent white. We do not have a transparent formula at this time. Custom colors are not available at this time. It is recommended to try the coating in an inconspicuous area first if color is important.

It seems like the Ultra-Ever Dry^® coating is rubbing off onto my hands. Is that normal?

The whitish coating that comes off in your hands if you rub it is excess top coat particles that did not bond to on the bottom coat. NOTE: Due to the natural oils in the skin, excessive handling with bare hands of treated materials can cause a reduction in performance.

How does Ultra-Ever Dry^® coating work against with crude (natural, organic oils)?

Ultra-Ever Dry^®surface protection generally does not have good resistance to crude oil. This is mainly due to the solvents in the crude oil which actually dissolve Ultra-Ever Dry^®.

Can I use Ultra-Ever Dry on my car?

Our product can be used on cars but we recommend only using it underneath the vehicle. It is not recommended for use on body panels or windows/windshields because of the translucent white colour

Think I'll just stick to glass coating for now ...

Edited April 27, 2014 by IMHO

[BSJ]

You beat me to it IMHO!

It is an excellent product but expensive.

It would be ideal on concrete chutes and in the back of tip trucks but it needs to have a fresh top coat every 6 months. They say 12 months in their ad blurb but in extreme use 6 months.

And I was told they are marketing it in SE Asia.

[Daffy D]

I'll take the Cool Hand Luke Version

[sirineou]

I wan it!!

either the Nissan or the Cool Hand Luke version will do, but with a preference for the Cool Hand Luke version

[wprime]

Pretty girls often approach me at petrol stations and try sell me some product which allegedly does the same thing.