Mercedes new ceramic clearcoat
12-03-03, 06:52 PM
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12-03-03, 10:29 PM
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Yes, that is really interesting. The work of the chemical engineers undoubtedly will allow the MB cars (and maybe the baby Chrysler group as well) to have a better paint appearance many years down the road and thus help w/ the resale value.
Anyways, wonder when the technology will trickle to other automotive manufacturers? Probably a few years down the road. . .
Anyways, wonder when the technology will trickle to other automotive manufacturers? Probably a few years down the road. . .
12-04-03, 08:07 AM
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I think you're correct on that SeattleGS400...
Thing is, they almost have to come up with a way to do it outside the factory because there are a number of vehicles that will need to be painted after transit , due to some damage. You would be amazed at the BRAND NEW cars I see that have had paintwork. My neighbor brought home a silver 2003 Grand Marquis last year, and immediately had me wax it. The front D/S fender was repainted, much to his chagrin when I showed him. And I haveseen other examples of new-car paintwork at the dealership level to fix transit and lot damage. I can see Mercedes having warranty complaint issues if owners' paint quaility isn't uniform in durability, so I want to see where this leads.
Notice also it's lacquer -based. No isocyanates like catalyzed enamels, and VOC compliant as mentioned.
Still, I think pretty much the way you do; the industry will get the cost on this down and we'll all be buying new cars with this paint someday, although I also hear that glossy /pigmented plastic panels ( no paint on them-just the shiny plastic itself ) are also on the horizon. I suppose that cost is the deciding factor.
I can't wait to see one in person, and I'll have to know what polishes can be used and which can't (or shouldn't). This will change a few things for detailers and body shop professionals, if only for buffing and caring for them.
Thing is, they almost have to come up with a way to do it outside the factory because there are a number of vehicles that will need to be painted after transit , due to some damage. You would be amazed at the BRAND NEW cars I see that have had paintwork. My neighbor brought home a silver 2003 Grand Marquis last year, and immediately had me wax it. The front D/S fender was repainted, much to his chagrin when I showed him. And I haveseen other examples of new-car paintwork at the dealership level to fix transit and lot damage. I can see Mercedes having warranty complaint issues if owners' paint quaility isn't uniform in durability, so I want to see where this leads.
Notice also it's lacquer -based. No isocyanates like catalyzed enamels, and VOC compliant as mentioned.
Still, I think pretty much the way you do; the industry will get the cost on this down and we'll all be buying new cars with this paint someday, although I also hear that glossy /pigmented plastic panels ( no paint on them-just the shiny plastic itself ) are also on the horizon. I suppose that cost is the deciding factor.
I can't wait to see one in person, and I'll have to know what polishes can be used and which can't (or shouldn't). This will change a few things for detailers and body shop professionals, if only for buffing and caring for them.
Last edited by Guitarman; 12-04-03 at 08:08 AM.
12-06-03, 08:25 AM
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Originally posted by SeattleGS400
Anyways, wonder when the technology will trickle to other automotive manufacturers? Probably a few years down the road. . .
Anyways, wonder when the technology will trickle to other automotive manufacturers? Probably a few years down the road. . .
Last edited by nthach; 12-06-03 at 08:27 AM.
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