A Nissan Note is the first car to trial paint which repels water and oils.
The real-world effectiveness of the super-hydrophobic and oleophobic (water- and oil-repellent) paint is being assessed by engineers at Nissan's Technical Centre Europe in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. They will be testing the self-cleaning Note over the coming months in a variety of conditions.
Nissan says it is the first car maker to apply the technology, called Ultra-Ever Dry®, on automotive bodywork. By creating a protective layer of air between the paint and environment, it effectively stops standing water and road spray from creating marks on the car's surface.
So far, the coating, which is being marketed and sold by UltraTech International Inc®, has responded well to common use cases including rain, spray, frost, sleet and standing water. There are currently no plans for the technology to be applied to the model as standard, although Nissan says it will consider offering the coating technology as an aftermarket option.
Geraldine Ingham, the chief marketing manager for the Nissan Note, said: "We are committed to addressing everyday problems our customers face and will always consider testing exciting, cutting edge technology like this incredible coating application."
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