DriveCorvette

Boy would this come in handy on a Corvette.


http://autos.aol.com/article/nissan-...6pLid%3D500906

proexpert

I think they are having enough trouble with regular paint ...

dwward

So how much would you pay for that coating on your vette?

themonk

now that I like, I'd definitely pay extra for that. Can I buy shares in that company?

Zymurgy

No:

Steve_R

He wouldn't. He'll start yet another thread bitching about GM and C7s. Like many, many others he's started in his current member reincarnation before he's banned. Again.

Vetteman Jack

Pretty cool technology, but hate to think what that would cost.

Steve Garrett

I saw the video before-it looks very cool.

Sin City

GM thinks orangepeel is a cheaper way.

You don't mind looking at the dirt. It looks better.

DriveCorvette

I wonder if it could be over applied to regular paint or if it's a special system. I will assume it's a whole process. I would pay an extra grand for it.

hawkgfr

There is a catch somewhere or it would already be out there...



Think about the detail industry as a whole lol....Not THAT would be a game changer..

Al Blue4.6l

I think it's on a white car for a reason. My guess is that it's NeverWet or something very similar. The downside isn't the cost - it's the fact that it's a hazy white substance.

Zymurgy

There are actually several "catches". From the Ultra-Ever Dry FAQ's:

Can I use Ultra-Ever Dry on my car?
Our product can be used on cars but we recommend only using it underneath the vehicle. It is not recommended for use on body panels or windows/windshields because of the translucent white color (Click here to see a glass pane treated with Ultra-Ever Dry). It is recommended to try the Ultra-Ever Dry in an inconspicuous area first if color is important. It will cover a gloss paint with a dull, matte finish. Some exceptions to this recommendation is using Ultra-Ever Dry on work vehicles such as cement trucks or off-road vehicles where aesthetics are not as important as cleanliness, anti-corrosion, anti-icing and maintenance.

Does UV affect Ultra-Ever Dry®?
Ultra-Ever Dry® coating is adversely affected by ultraviolet (UV) light, reducing its useful life. Additional Ultra-Ever Dry formulas are being developed to reduce the effect of UV light.

What color is the surface coating?
The standard product is a hazy translucent white. We do not have a transparent formula at this time. Custom colors are not available at this time. It is recommended to try the coating in an inconspicuous area first if color is important.

How long will Ultra-Ever Dry® coating last?
The Ultra-Ever Dry® formula is susceptible to environmental conditions such as UV. This coating will offer approximately one year of outdoor life before recoating of the top coat would be required. When used in indoor or covered applications outdoors, the coating should last for a year or more. If the top coat has diminished due to environmental conditions, simply reapply the top coat to regain the superhydrophobic properties (assuming the bottom coat is still present). Ultra-Ever Dry® coating is also susceptible to abrasion.

It seems like the Ultra-Ever Dry® coating is rubbing off onto my hands. Is that normal?
The whitish coating that comes off in your hands if you rub it is excess top coat particles that did not bond to on the bottom coat. NOTE: Due to the natural oils in the skin, excessive handling with bare hands of treated materials can cause a reduction in performance.

DriveCorvette

For crying out loud. what's the point of even showing this on body panels then?

dwward

Buzz kill.

Well, it was fun while it lasted.

jcosta79

How would you wash your car?

Sin City

Great PR, lousy product.

jimmyb

I confused...what, exactly, does this product DO and what is it used for?

The list of what it DOESN'T do is impressive, however.

Jimmy

PS. I am this close to releasing my 80MPG carb if anyone wants to invest.

flaagan

But what would all the waxers do then if their car was already clean from never being taken out and driven?

Mike Mercury

now I'm worried. Waaaay tooooo many of these "enviro-mentalcase" companies will exagurate claims about products - so they can get their hands on federal monies earmarked for this kinda schit.