what is self healing paint?

Crash · 12-31-2008, 03:45 PM

Yep... So black paint hides body lines and shows paint imperfections. Any questions? Class dismissed.

DaBXRoMeO · 01-06-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Yep. There's also a theory about another type of paint called "nano paint" that will actually even cure deep scratches. No clue when that will ever be made even a concept, but the idea was sound (based on what I was watching).

I love where these new technologies are going lately... Especially because they're green.

Say bye-bye to Maaco lol

TomatoEvo · 01-08-2009, 04:41 AM

Go info. I actually thought it was a joke.

Gabriel77 · 03-17-2009, 06:16 PM

Does anyone know if this is just on the metal body parts or also on the plastic such as the bumpers? I got a small scuff near the front wheel well and I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle it.

LenZToy · 03-17-2009, 07:46 PM

Check out Mequire's Online. They have great suggestions, how-to, and plenty of experieces. I'm sure you'll find something there that will work. Let us know how you decide to handle.

Crash · 03-17-2009, 07:50 PM

Get a hair dryer and blow some hot air on the scuff for a few minutes.

SoCal 370Z · 03-18-2009, 10:53 AM

Self-Healing Car Paint Uses Sunlight To Repair Scrapes

Gabriel77 · 03-18-2009, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Before heating the paint or using a polish on it, I think I'll try parking it in the sun first and see if there's any impact on the scuff mark. I'll try to take before and after pics and post them if it works.

Crash · 03-19-2009, 01:18 AM

It can take up to a week... FYI. It's the heat that makes the paint heal. The beads that were released from the paint during the scuffing need heat to cure. You can park it in the sun, but don't expect immediate results. Depending on how hot it is out there in Phili, it can take a while.

semtex · 03-19-2009, 12:57 PM

So...am I to understand that this self-healing paint is standard on US-spec models? Because I just checked the spec list at nissanusa.com and don't see anything about this.

arcticreaver · 03-19-2009, 07:11 PM

so i guess Summer Time is Healing time for all of us?

tbonesteak · 03-20-2009, 02:13 PM

i highly doubt it's equipped on the Z.

Forumite · 03-27-2009, 08:53 AM

I've read reports that it's an option on the Z in metallic form. Would that mean those of us in red and chicane are out of luck?

ADmaster71690 · 03-29-2009, 06:27 PM

I was really hoping for this because I'm going an MB 370... but I shot an email to Nissan Usa who said non of the Z's have it (not standard nor optional).

12-31-2008, 03:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Yep... So black paint hides body lines and shows paint imperfections. Any questions? Class dismissed. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

03-17-2009, 07:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Get a hair dryer and blow some hot air on the scuff for a few minutes. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

03-18-2009, 10:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Self-Healing Car Paint Uses Sunlight To Repair Scrapes __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-19-2009, 01:18 AM	#24 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	It can take up to a week... FYI. It's the heat that makes the paint heal. The beads that were released from the paint during the scuffing need heat to cure. You can park it in the sun, but don't expect immediate results. Depending on how hot it is out there in Phili, it can take a while. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

03-19-2009, 12:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	So...am I to understand that this self-healing paint is standard on US-spec models? Because I just checked the spec list at nissanusa.com and don't see anything about this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-08-2009, 04:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
TomatoEvo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Qatar Posts: 36 Drives: Stripped S2000 Rep Power: 16	Go info. I actually thought it was a joke.

03-17-2009, 06:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
Gabriel77 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 22 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 7AT P-G Rep Power: 16	Does anyone know if this is just on the metal body parts or also on the plastic such as the bumpers? I got a small scuff near the front wheel well and I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle it.

03-17-2009, 07:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
LenZToy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mechanicsville, Va. Posts: 143 Drives: 2013 370Z Black 6SP Rep Power: 268	Check out Mequire's Online. They have great suggestions, how-to, and plenty of experieces. I'm sure you'll find something there that will work. Let us know how you decide to handle.

03-18-2009, 09:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
Gabriel77 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 22 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 7AT P-G Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the suggestions. Before heating the paint or using a polish on it, I think I'll try parking it in the sun first and see if there's any impact on the scuff mark. I'll try to take before and after pics and post them if it works.

03-19-2009, 07:11 PM	#26 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	so i guess Summer Time is Healing time for all of us?

03-20-2009, 02:13 PM	#27 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	i highly doubt it's equipped on the Z.

03-27-2009, 08:53 AM	#28 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	I've read reports that it's an option on the Z in metallic form. Would that mean those of us in red and chicane are out of luck?

03-29-2009, 06:27 PM	#29 (permalink)
ADmaster71690 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 79 Drives: 2003 Saab 9-3 Rep Power: 261	I was really hoping for this because I'm going an MB 370... but I shot an email to Nissan Usa who said non of the Z's have it (not standard nor optional).