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GAJ
6th December 2005, 10:37 PM
A Japanese carmaker has unveiled a new transparent bodywork paint that heals itself after scratches and scrapes.
Scratch Guard Coat, which was developed by the Nissan and Nippon Paint, contains a high-density elastic resin that refills minor cuts created by a prang, fingernails or a vandal's key.

The healing process takes anything from a day to a week, but apparently works quicker in warmer temperatures.

Benefits will be felt most by drivers who regularly visit the car wash, the most common cause of minor scratches, says Nissan. The paint will be sold initially in Japan.

Tuesday December 6, 2005
The Guardian

duncan
6th December 2005, 10:39 PM
Very clever.

What's Wul gonna do with all the spare time when it comes out here though! ;)

euan
6th December 2005, 10:47 PM
quote:Originally posted by duncan

Very clever.

What's Wul gonna do with all the spare time when it comes out here though! ;)


Watch it heal, probably ;)

gill
7th December 2005, 10:47 PM
That sounds cool - not that any of us try scratching our cars, of course!!!:D

bpirie1000
7th December 2005, 11:17 PM
those mad Japanesse..
I suppose it'll benefit us all..

EVENTUALLY.