Scratch Resistant Clearcoat Paint Coming!
12-03-2003, 03:23 PM
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Scratch Resistant Clearcoat Paint Coming!
"World premiere at Mercedes-Benz: Innovative nano-particle clearcoat offers significantly greater scratch resistance and improved gloss
Stuttgart, Dec 03, 2003
After four years of development work, an innovative new clear lacquer is set to go into series production at Mercedes-Benz at the end of 2003. Ground-breaking nano-technology ensures that the new product is substantially more scratch-resistant than conventional paint. The E, S, CL, SL and SLK-Class model series are the first cars in the world to be available with this new paint system, whilst customers of other Mercedes models can look forward to the increased scratch resistance of nano-paintwork from spring 2004. This new technology represents the Stuttgart-based car maker’s latest significant contribution towards considerably enhancing the already exemplary long-term quality and value retention of its passenger cars.
The newly developed clear lacquer, which contains microscopically small ceramic particles, hardens in the paintshop oven, forming an extensively cross-linked network. The paint is thus more effectively protected against scratches caused by mechanical car-washes, for example. The nano-particles provide a three-fold improvement in the scratch resistance of the paintwork and ensure visibly enhanced gloss over an extended period of time. Following extreme tests in a laboratory car-wash, Mercedes engineers noted an around 40-percent improvement in paint gloss compared to conventional clear lacquers."
Stuttgart, Dec 03, 2003
After four years of development work, an innovative new clear lacquer is set to go into series production at Mercedes-Benz at the end of 2003. Ground-breaking nano-technology ensures that the new product is substantially more scratch-resistant than conventional paint. The E, S, CL, SL and SLK-Class model series are the first cars in the world to be available with this new paint system, whilst customers of other Mercedes models can look forward to the increased scratch resistance of nano-paintwork from spring 2004. This new technology represents the Stuttgart-based car maker’s latest significant contribution towards considerably enhancing the already exemplary long-term quality and value retention of its passenger cars.
The newly developed clear lacquer, which contains microscopically small ceramic particles, hardens in the paintshop oven, forming an extensively cross-linked network. The paint is thus more effectively protected against scratches caused by mechanical car-washes, for example. The nano-particles provide a three-fold improvement in the scratch resistance of the paintwork and ensure visibly enhanced gloss over an extended period of time. Following extreme tests in a laboratory car-wash, Mercedes engineers noted an around 40-percent improvement in paint gloss compared to conventional clear lacquers."
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12-03-2003, 04:49 PM
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This is great news. Classic Motoring had put out a newsletter about a month ago talking about this product. The ceramic clearcoat is already being used on the Maybach.
Currently, MB had opted for a clearcoat which was softer than American or Japanese clearcoats but it gave better depth and shine.....now it's the best of both worlds!
Currently, MB had opted for a clearcoat which was softer than American or Japanese clearcoats but it gave better depth and shine.....now it's the best of both worlds!
12-03-2003, 10:13 PM
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Re: Chip resistance?
Originally posted by Driller
I wonder if this new paint technology will improve chip resistance?
I wonder if this new paint technology will improve chip resistance?
12-04-2003, 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by IluvS500
So do you think this means no more swirls when handwashing?
So do you think this means no more swirls when handwashing?
So, one would asume that proper hand washing wouldn't create even the finest swirl marks.
Now, even slobs can enjoy a good looking black MB......which use to be the realm reserved for detailing nuts that knew how to "polish" a finish correctly.
12-04-2003, 06:40 PM
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Well thats awesome, I am starting my own business and by march 05 I "may be" behind the wheel of a S500. No bashing please. I know im fifteen and blah blah blah please no bashing lets stay on topic. I always wanted a black benz then when I cleaned a Black S500 I went crazy and swore I would never buy one. But my mind is made up. IM GETTING BLACK. That is if it all works out like planned.
