Nissan experimented in April with a prototype paint job that could eliminate the cumbersome process of car washing. The company used a super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint finish that holds back oil, water, dust, dirt, and mud. The interesting combination has been tested in Britain on the new Nissan Note.
The technologically advanced paint, known as Ultra-Ever Dry, makes use of nanotechnology to repel the elements by creating a thin air shield on the vehicle surface. The paint was developed by UltraTech International, and Nissan is the first automobile manufacturer to make use of the technology on its cars.
“By creating a protective layer of air between the paint and environment, it effectively stops standing water and road spray from creating dirty marks on the car’s surface,” Nissan said in a statement. Nissan also reported that the paint had, “responded well to normal weather conditions, including sleet, frost, snow and standing water.”
This video shows the difference between the Ultra-Ever Dry and normal paint:
After testing in Europe, the company plans to test the capabilities of the product against the diverse environmental conditions around the world. More research is required before the product will be launched as a standard feature in the cars. Nissan has experimented with self-cleaning mechanisms before, with a rear-mounted camera that could wash and dry of its own accord and provide a clear picture to the driver of what’s happening behind the vehicle.
Rajasingan Jawahar is a Liberte Media reporter. This report was produced for Epoch Times. Liberte Media is an online agency that focuses on increasing user engagement through search engine optimization, pay-per-clicks, social media marketing, and content management.
