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James Bond Peelable Automobile Paint
Anonymous Coward writes "Akzo Nobel has developed a unique temporary paint system which can peeled off after use. Known as Maskin, the product can be applied to any non-porous surface, such as a vehicle body or windows, without risk of damage to the original finish. Maskin (a combination of the words mask and skin) is available in eight basic colors, plus one transparent film, and can be mixed to create a wide spectrum of shades. When no longer required, the film can be peeled and disposed of using standard paint waste removal methods."
Seriously, though, I can see this being useful as a protective layer, though there are already companies that offer that service. Its a clear plastic "bra" that you can peel off and replace when the front of your car gets nicked up.
Jerry
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Did anyone else see this on "Beyond 2000" in like... 1996?
Change the paint color to heat the car in Winter, cool it in Summer.
Maybe advertising uses? There's only so much that can be done with vinyl films. Perhaps a base coat of this stuff then painted graphics would be more durable than vinyl and could be removed afterwards.
If the clearcoat is a complete UV blocker it could be used then ownership graphics applied. When a company is ready to get rid of the car, they have the clearcoat and graphics stripped leaving the basecoat.
Cannonball Run I and II: one had peelable paint on the Lamborghini, the other had temporary, washable paint.
"Ain't I a stinka..." - Bugs
High School spring break in Panama City, FL. (Where else right?). Getting the obligatory air brushed T-shirt when I notice the artist finishes by spraying some kind of clear coat over the shirt's art. "What's that for?" I ask. "Keeps the paint from washing off." He replies
"Have you done cars?"
"Yea, lots. But that uses a special paint... blah blah..."
"Hmmmm... Well, what if you used T-shirt paint on the car instead and didn't put the finish coat on it?"
"Hmmmm... I dunno. It should wash off but I don't know for sure."
"Hmmmm... Let's find out."
"Are you sure dude?"
"Yea, let's give it a shot."
Five hours later, my car was covered bumper-to-bumper with beautiful air brushed beach scenes. Yes, I was sober before, during, and after my decision to do this. Man, you thought the "Tony & Julie forever" license plates were tacky, this was incredible! After baking in the Sun for 5 days, it didn't exactly wash off too easy, but it did come off with a lot of elbow grease.
Spring break hotel: $200 :-)
Beer for week: $250
Completely air brushed car: $80 cash
Look on parents' face when I pulled in the driveway...
This one gang kept wanting me to join cause I'm pretty good with a bo staff.