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New Paint Can Heal its Own Scratches

timesonline.co.uk — THE dread that grips every car owner when they pull into a parking space that is slightly too small could soon be prevented by an invention from Japan — a transparent vehicle body paint that repairs scratches on its own.

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  • WriterSD, on 09/26/2008, -1/+26Now *that* is cool.
    • stuffradio, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3I need some of this paint on my next car!
    • brad3378, on 09/27/2008, -0/+1One of my biggest complaints about painting is that you need to do a really good job sanding out all the little scratches in the base material or else the paint will exaggerate the scratches and make them even more noticeable.

      I think it would be really cool if they could invent a primer coat that would somehow seek and "pool up" in the scratches to create a more level surface. I bet you could save literally hours of labor time (potentially $hundreds) on some auto-body repair jobs if you could perfect this.

  • degree, on 09/26/2008, -6/+16I never understood why scratches were such a big deal. So long as someone didn't key a ***** into your door, they're not too noticeable.
    • senae, on 09/26/2008, -0/+35You don't live on the ocean or in an area that has a winter, do you?

      Paint doesn't just look pretty, it protects your car from rust.
    • wireframework, on 09/26/2008, -0/+8Here in the Northeast, if there is even a single millimeter of exposed metal when winter comes, the salt from the roads will essentially eat that entire panel of your car right off the frame. On one hand it's a pain in the ass, but on the other, it's kinda neat to actually watch rust spread at a visible rate, like bamboo growing.
      This self-healing paint would be a godsend in the great frozen Adirondacks, particularly if I can get my 2007 Civic repainted with it.
      (I know that my car is mostly fiberglass composite, but the hood, roof and other parts are definitely still metal.)
    • ryusen, on 09/26/2008, -0/+6some car owners, just like to have nice cars. for us it's a big deal. it also affects resale values of the car. and of course the rust issue cited above.
  • samoan27, on 09/26/2008, -1/+11Anyone with a politically themed bumper sticker has had their prayers answered.
  • kelsosmythe, on 09/26/2008, -1/+69But can it heal my broken heart?

    Can you do that Japan???
    • browwiw, on 09/26/2008, -0/+10If they crack open your ribcage and paint your heart, sure they can.
    • Agracuta, on 09/26/2008, -1/+7Heart that can heal itself! BRILLIANT! Get to work japan!
    • tymdautyt, on 09/26/2008, -0/+4Hentai heals your broken heart.
    • Fragnarg, on 09/27/2008, -1/+1I once loved a girl, I would have done anything for her, but she not part of my life now. I chased her away, I was to late when I expressed my love. To me she will always be the one that got away. The only for me to do is move one, no matter how much it hurts. I don't want to forget her, because once you love someone, the feeling always stays. Love is a feeling that takes control over all other emotions. It's when you would do anything for someone, with out expecting anything in return. I loved her, but she didn't feel the same.
    • total1337ness, on 09/27/2008, -0/+2They have robots for that
  • laplie, on 09/26/2008, -3/+7I don't get even go into spaces where I "just" fit anymore. Cause while I can get out and in without hitting the cars around me, I find that other people are usually less skilled/careful than I am.
  • thelif, on 09/26/2008, -6/+4Pretty awesome. Paint repair will be the first step to self-regenerating robots.
  • risc427, on 09/26/2008, -6/+8December 3rd, 2005???? Apparently this didn't take off very well considering it hasn't been advertised by Nissan here in the states or by any other manufacturer.
    • litkaj, on 09/26/2008, -1/+10Actually, it's supposed to be used on the 2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan.
    • jcaino, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3Actually, it has been advertised somewhat - I recall seeing pamphlets explaining the paint at my local Nissan dealership about 2 and a half years ago about this stuff.
    • McDuff, on 09/27/2008, -0/+4I remember this on digg 3 years ago... about the same time this artical is dated.... dec 2005!!! (not dugg)
  • elister, on 09/26/2008, -16/+1OMG TIMESONLINE IS SO LIBERALLY BIASED AGAINST MCPAINT!! BURRIED FOR LIBERAL BABY KILLER BIASED! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!
    • DarkProd, on 09/26/2008, -0/+1Taking acid and 92% alcohol does not help in any way, son.
      • elister, on 09/26/2008, -0/+1its a joke dude, since i have had to point that out, i guess its not really funny.
      • sg7791, on 09/27/2008, -0/+1McPaint... Brilliant. But besides that. What the ***** were you going for?
  • liberta, on 09/26/2008, -15/+1thanks degree, you made my day with your comment.

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    www.liberta-togo.com
    • dext3r, on 09/26/2008, -0/+2learn how to use the reply link and dont sign your posts like a gaywad.

      thanks.
    • Dotcommer, on 09/26/2008, -0/+1linking a website irrelevant to the current submission is grounds for immediate bury.
  • Harper01, on 09/26/2008, -3/+0Resale values will probably increase... I know I could have sold my car for a few hundred more if there were so many noticeable scratches.
    • falstaff, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3"its makers claim that it will continue to work for about three years."
      If you don't even keep your new cars for 3 years, 'resale value' isn't in your vocabulary anyway.
  • Iamien, on 09/26/2008, -3/+7old news.
  • DjBlic, on 09/26/2008, -3/+2I'm sorry, but isn't this technology older then cars itself? /sarcasm
  • GetItBuilt, on 09/26/2008, -1/+2This is a great Digg. It's this type of tech, that once standard, will help everyone's life easier. I'd love to have this on my cars now. Or better yet, lets make it for the house. Inside and out. Then less work for me. I can think of all types of practical applications.
  • wireframework, on 09/26/2008, -1/+5An article from 2005? Damn. I hope this paint survives its Japanese trial and heads for the US soon.
  • Rivers37, on 09/26/2008, -1/+0So people will be writing messages in people's cars paint? I can see it now...
  • SnuKs, on 09/26/2008, -1/+2Well of course it's from Japan.
  • tawong, on 09/26/2008, -0/+7This technology is already available on Infiniti EX cars. Kind of old news isn't it?
  • TiKoZ, on 09/26/2008, -2/+1Anyone else thought Microsoft Paint was getting a heal-tool =D ?
  • gideonstyle, on 09/26/2008, -0/+1That paint is not "new" it's been around for about 10 years. But it use to be too expensive to use in production, so you could only get it through custom paint companies.
  • Alstroph, on 09/26/2008, -1/+2Oh baby, rub it all over my body.
  • leerayIG88, on 09/26/2008, -0/+5This is better than a ball of batteries "organism".
  • AndrewMoyer, on 09/26/2008, -1/+0What about when somebody leans against or sits on the car with this flowing paint?

    What about if you park your car outside in the sun all day for a year? Will the paint melt off or all gather up on the lower half of the vehicle?

    I'm sure they've accounted for all of this stuff... right?
    • CrimsonBlur, on 09/26/2008, -1/+2Obviously they have. Do you really think the scientists that invented this technology overlooked what would happen if a car sits in the sun or if someone touches it? Don't be silly.
  • macweirdo42, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3Another terrific invention from Cyberdyne Systems.
  • dhoang, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3Prototype for the T-1000?
  • johnmw, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3This is old tech. The latest stuff from Japan is wallpaper that makes you coffee.
  • Phalanxia, on 09/26/2008, -0/+1I will only be impressed if they make invisible paint that can do that.
  • Zippo, on 09/26/2008, -0/+1Finally... this is all-too needed.
  • yz101, on 09/26/2008, -1/+0The easy way to avoid scratches and door dings is to drive a POS (Like I do) and your vehicle wont get touched.
  • mareksoon, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3Well, I for one welcome our self-painting ... uh ... paint overlords.
  • hydroponik, on 09/26/2008, -0/+3They're already using this paint on the 09 Infinitis.
  • Skooma714, on 09/26/2008, -1/+1The official paint of the T-1000.
  • s4g4n, on 09/26/2008, -1/+1But can it run crysis?
  • paksman, on 09/26/2008, -1/+0Id imagine it'l be like venom from spiderman if someone pours a bucket load on to you.
  • Meocross, on 09/26/2008, -1/+1Japan: 1
    World: 0
  • michael43, on 09/26/2008, -2/+1Somebody should hold Michael Jackson down and paint him black.
  • melcheae, on 09/27/2008, -0/+2wonder what chemicals are in that they we'll find out are deadly in five years
  • Hutson, on 09/27/2008, -1/+0If you pay extra to get a car with that paint, would you test it to see if it really worked?
  • spartan093, on 09/27/2008, -0/+0Sweet, maybe one day I can stop lugging out the porter cable once a year to fix the rock chips, scratches, and light swirl marks on my car. I can just go straight to the Zaino.
  • xxTazxx, on 09/27/2008, -0/+1They should use this as some form of armour, slice me and it'll protect me as well as heal itself. Body heat should make up for the speed of reaction issue!
  • iguanapunk, on 09/27/2008, -0/+1I wait for the broken heart that can heal itself.
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