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Originally posted by G Unit
In the event of a respray, the ceramic coating (nano) has to be sprayed edge to edge
In the event of a respray, the ceramic coating (nano) has to be sprayed edge to edge
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Darn- That makes repairs expensive correct? I mean even a door ding could cost a re-paint of the entire door?
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Had my trunk lid spoiler painted and installed using conventional waterbase paint about 4 months ago and I can see the spider webbing began to rear it's ugly head but the factory nano paint....none.
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I am amazed at the political bias posted by the European members. HOH's remark was neither political nor rude. He said that Europe was even more "green" than the U.S. That should not be construed to be negative, unless you are opposed to conservation. He then said he "guessed" that since Europe was much older...Nothing political there either.
The bias shown toward the U.S. and Bush on this forum (in a thread about paint" is astounding and I guess exposes the posters true feelings about the U.S.
I always like the phrase "Don't get me wrong I really like USA but ..."
. It always proceeds a complete trashing of America.
Marksatex then tries to return the topic to paint. More bashing continues....then... marksatex hammers Bush and says that no one should now make a political comment in this thread.
That amounts to a statement that seems to say: "Let me give you my political view of the President. Now that is enough and no one else should make any additional comments. from another political opinion".
Apollo, glojo, and marksatex should be aware that their "OPINIONS" are just that...opinions. You no doubt think that every one on this forum agrees with your beliefs.
The "statistics" may or may not be correct. Your transition to Bush was unsupported by anything in the quoted articles.
To be upset by Hell on a Harley's comment was childish at best.
The bias shown toward the U.S. and Bush on this forum (in a thread about paint" is astounding and I guess exposes the posters true feelings about the U.S.
I always like the phrase "Don't get me wrong I really like USA but ..."
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Marksatex then tries to return the topic to paint. More bashing continues....then... marksatex hammers Bush and says that no one should now make a political comment in this thread.
That amounts to a statement that seems to say: "Let me give you my political view of the President. Now that is enough and no one else should make any additional comments. from another political opinion".
Apollo, glojo, and marksatex should be aware that their "OPINIONS" are just that...opinions. You no doubt think that every one on this forum agrees with your beliefs.
The "statistics" may or may not be correct. Your transition to Bush was unsupported by anything in the quoted articles.
To be upset by Hell on a Harley's comment was childish at best.
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Originally posted by etenn
To be upset by Hell on a Harley's comment was childish at best.
To be upset by Hell on a Harley's comment was childish at best.
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We have often exchanged our thoughts and opinions which may have been slightly off topic, but I have always had a very good relationship with this gentleman.
Indeed there have been occassions where I have defended this 'biker'
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Originally posted by etenn
I am amazed at the political bias posted by the European members. HOH's remark was neither political nor rude. He said that Europe was even more "green" than the U.S. That should not be construed to be negative, unless you are opposed to conservation. He then said he "guessed" that since Europe was much older...Nothing political there either.
The bias shown toward the U.S. and Bush on this forum (in a thread about paint" is astounding and I guess exposes the posters true feelings about the U.S.
I always like the phrase "Don't get me wrong I really like USA but ..."
. It always proceeds a complete trashing of America.
Marksatex then tries to return the topic to paint. More bashing continues....then... marksatex hammers Bush and says that no one should now make a political comment in this thread.
That amounts to a statement that seems to say: "Let me give you my political view of the President. Now that is enough and no one else should make any additional comments. from another political opinion".
Apollo, glojo, and marksatex should be aware that their "OPINIONS" are just that...opinions. You no doubt think that every one on this forum agrees with your beliefs.
The "statistics" may or may not be correct. Your transition to Bush was unsupported by anything in the quoted articles.
To be upset by Hell on a Harley's comment was childish at best.
I am amazed at the political bias posted by the European members. HOH's remark was neither political nor rude. He said that Europe was even more "green" than the U.S. That should not be construed to be negative, unless you are opposed to conservation. He then said he "guessed" that since Europe was much older...Nothing political there either.
The bias shown toward the U.S. and Bush on this forum (in a thread about paint" is astounding and I guess exposes the posters true feelings about the U.S.
I always like the phrase "Don't get me wrong I really like USA but ..."
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Marksatex then tries to return the topic to paint. More bashing continues....then... marksatex hammers Bush and says that no one should now make a political comment in this thread.
That amounts to a statement that seems to say: "Let me give you my political view of the President. Now that is enough and no one else should make any additional comments. from another political opinion".
Apollo, glojo, and marksatex should be aware that their "OPINIONS" are just that...opinions. You no doubt think that every one on this forum agrees with your beliefs.
The "statistics" may or may not be correct. Your transition to Bush was unsupported by anything in the quoted articles.
To be upset by Hell on a Harley's comment was childish at best.
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The term "green" was used as a description of a factories effort to build something with little or no harm to the enviorement. I believe the europeans "coined" this word as I first saw this term used when reading info in our Volvo wagons manual we bought in 97. They bragged how the car was built with recycled products and the building process was less detrimental to the enviorment. (again WATERBASED PAINTS)
My statement was meant to be simple and true.... No hidden secret political agendas, no America bashing, or "off the cuff" remarks. If you did'nt understand what I was trying to say, then I'm sorry... Thanks to the few (etenn) that did.
Nuff Said.
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Geez- Whatever.... Thought I was taking your side Harley This thing is totally way out of whack ! And etenn- I apoligize if I upset you with my opinion- Thats all it was My opinion.
Let's drop this sh--.
Let's drop this sh--.
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Back to paint . . .
Lionhead, what have you been using on your nanopaint? The car in your sig looks gorgeous. I just gave my month old E its first waxing with NXT and I'm pleased with the result but there has been a lot of discussion about Nanowax on other threads.
Lionhead, what have you been using on your nanopaint? The car in your sig looks gorgeous. I just gave my month old E its first waxing with NXT and I'm pleased with the result but there has been a lot of discussion about Nanowax on other threads.
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Originally posted by Apollo
Do you mean that the full panel always has to be recoated.
Do you mean that the full panel always has to be recoated.
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So how do you tell if you have Nano Paint? I have a 2004 E320 that I picked up December 31, 03. Is there a special paint code on the car? Thanks!
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Originally posted by ilm
So how do you tell if you have Nano Paint? I have a 2004 E320 that I picked up December 31, 04. Is there a special paint code on the car? Thanks!
So how do you tell if you have Nano Paint? I have a 2004 E320 that I picked up December 31, 04. Is there a special paint code on the car? Thanks!
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1988 560SL (sold); 2001 E430 (sold); 2004 SL500; 2009 CL550
As far as the Honda vs. MB questions went....
The reason the Honda may have fewer chips is because of the different angle and slope of the hood. Plays all the difference in the aerodynamics and how a rock can come up and chip...the Honda may have a flatter front will forces rocks to hit the grill or go up and over.
Also, Germans notoriously have "soft" paint. They use the theory that softer paint will absorb the blow from a rock...other manufacturers use a harder finish on their paint which will either deflect the rock or chip.
Loving the Nano paint on my SL. Have a 2001E with many more hood chips...but not sure if it's the paint or the hood slope that makes all the difference.
The reason the Honda may have fewer chips is because of the different angle and slope of the hood. Plays all the difference in the aerodynamics and how a rock can come up and chip...the Honda may have a flatter front will forces rocks to hit the grill or go up and over.
Also, Germans notoriously have "soft" paint. They use the theory that softer paint will absorb the blow from a rock...other manufacturers use a harder finish on their paint which will either deflect the rock or chip.
Loving the Nano paint on my SL. Have a 2001E with many more hood chips...but not sure if it's the paint or the hood slope that makes all the difference.
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No, that' not quite right. Volvo was indeed one of the first if not first to do this but the paint is not water based. It's the solvent used in the painting process that's water based. Solvents are the real polluters and moving to water based solvents has big benefits for the environment. The only downside in my experience is that it takes a little longer before the paint truly hardens and if you pick up a car at a factory in Europe you have to be extra careful about chips and scratches (and no polishing the paint for 6 months) until the paint has fully cured.
Thanks.
-rollie
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Thanks.
-rollie
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[i]....For this reason I believe they have the most strict enviormental regulations in the world especially for manufacturing factories (auto) thus one of the by-products is WATERBASED PAINTS....
...I believe the europeans "coined" this word as I first saw this term used when reading info in our Volvo wagons manual we bought in 97. They bragged how the car was built with recycled products and the building process was less detrimental to the enviorment. (again WATERBASED PAINTS)
... [/B]
...I believe the europeans "coined" this word as I first saw this term used when reading info in our Volvo wagons manual we bought in 97. They bragged how the car was built with recycled products and the building process was less detrimental to the enviorment. (again WATERBASED PAINTS)
... [/B]
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Originally Posted by Gunther
As far as the Honda vs. MB questions went....
The reason the Honda may have fewer chips is because of the different angle and slope of the hood. Plays all the difference in the aerodynamics and how a rock can come up and chip...the Honda may have a flatter front will forces rocks to hit the grill or go up and over.
Also, Germans notoriously have "soft" paint. They use the theory that softer paint will absorb the blow from a rock...other manufacturers use a harder finish on their paint which will either deflect the rock or chip.
Loving the Nano paint on my SL. Have a 2001E with many more hood chips...but not sure if it's the paint or the hood slope that makes all the difference.
The reason the Honda may have fewer chips is because of the different angle and slope of the hood. Plays all the difference in the aerodynamics and how a rock can come up and chip...the Honda may have a flatter front will forces rocks to hit the grill or go up and over.
Also, Germans notoriously have "soft" paint. They use the theory that softer paint will absorb the blow from a rock...other manufacturers use a harder finish on their paint which will either deflect the rock or chip.
Loving the Nano paint on my SL. Have a 2001E with many more hood chips...but not sure if it's the paint or the hood slope that makes all the difference.
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I'm Starting to get Pissed Off
I was under the assumption that the 2005 C230K Spt Sdn had nano paint but my paint code is Black 040 with NO "C".
Nano or not o?
Nano or not o?
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Originally Posted by tyro
I was under the assumption that the 2005 C230K Spt Sdn had nano paint but my paint code is Black 040 with NO "C".
Nano or not o?
Nano or not o?
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I used to be paranoid with my paint also having owned 5 black cars previously...but I feel less paranoid with the nano on our tectite grey. Heck, I even run it through a brushed carwash and it comes out without any swirl marks!
The car also has only two rock chips after 16,000 miles, which is impressive compared to my 02 CLK430 which had the softest paint I've seen on a car.
The car also has only two rock chips after 16,000 miles, which is impressive compared to my 02 CLK430 which had the softest paint I've seen on a car.
Originally Posted by LIONHEAD
I have to say I'm impressed with the Nano Paint. The car is almost 6 months old and I usually detailing every week, there is no swirl marks (although had huge rock chip on the highway
). After 6 months with the 02 S500, 01 E320 4Matic, and 98 C5, the swirlmarks were visible (always using microfiber mitt and towels). Kudos on the Nano Paint! ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by Arnee
I used to be paranoid with my paint also having owned 5 black cars previously...but I feel less paranoid with the nano on our tectite grey. Heck, I even run it through a brushed carwash and it comes out without any swirl marks!
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The C230k is only RWD in the US. If your '05 doesn't have nano paint I would complain to the dealer and MB. It was advertised as having nano-paint, the only model that was.
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I had a strange experience the other day. I was walking through the parking lot to go to lunch and saw this old lady backing a huge new white Cadillac DeVille out of the spot across the lane from my car. She was using the mirrors and, sure enough, she backed into the rear bumper of my E. It was not a "touch" -- I saw my car rock. As she turned her wheels and proceeded to drive off, I ran down the lane and banged on her window to get her to stop. When I checked my car, there was a big white streak on the bumper but, when I touched it with my finger to see how bad the scratch was, the paint came right off on my dry fingertip. There was no dent, no scratch, and the paint came right off. In the past, the only way I could get something like that off would be to rub or polish it out. Either the nanopaint or the Meguiar NXT wax or both had to have protected the bumper.
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'05 E320 CDI;'04 S2k;'94 Supra TT;'10 QX56;'38 Buick;98 Port City Offset Late Model
I just tried the NXT on the E39. Strange stuff. Goes on easily. Looks better after the booster is applied. Feels very slippery to the touch. Like a real wax job. However without the greasy feeling.