The Germans have done it again.

[Dinan55]

http://www.benzworld.org/news/news.asp?id=254

 

[dzervit]

That is sweet. However, I'll be impressed when they can eliminate stone chips all together!

 

[flashinthepan]

The Germans have done it again.

Dinan55-

Thats cool stuff !! I am a closet fan of Mercedes...some day I may be a customer, but in the mean time maybe that new coating will come to market for us all.

 

[Dinan55]

It probably will, I think that in two or three years most high-end cars will have that type of paint.

 

[jonnyz16]

thanks for info . Great article. Now the question is will it be legal in the U.S. or is it too environmentally unfriendly?

 

[xLibelle]

Germans rule

 

[PuShAkOv]

Since BMW is also German,.. is there any chance that they can also adapt this?

 

[xLibelle]

i believe eventually, it will be an option everywhere, and it should take long either. might be a hefty price though.

 

[Kirby]

That's the first real widespread consumer application I have seen for true nanotechnology. Looks great!! Those stupid stain resistant pants that they were claiming to use nanotechnolgy was bull. It had nothing to do with true nanotechnology. Now, I want to see those nanoparticles multicolored, and by applying a low voltage to the body, the particles will change color and I can change the color of the car!!

BMW is using a new clear coat technology for the '04 3 series from Regensburg, but not nanotech. The clear coat is now a Powder Coating technology. They got rid of all solvents to be more environmental friendly. This actually started in 1997.

Things like air conditioning, radios, intermittent wipers, electric windows, electric locks, etc. that are usually standard on new cars today were options years ago. Even the clear coat that is on most cars today was an option at one time, so this will take the same route. It will be on high end cars, then an option on all cars, and in 10 years it will probably be standard on all cars.

 

[SoonerE39]

i believe eventually, it will be an option everywhere, and it should take long either. might be a hefty price though.

I wonder just how much $.

 

[Average Jae]

It will be on high end cars, then an option on all cars, and in 10 years it will probably be standard on all cars.

yea but by then, there will be a better tech to be optioned as.. ah tech is wonderful, as long as you have enough to pay for it.. i want it now!! tho.. not on the benz, rather on mine damb it!!!