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James Bond Peelable Automobile Paint

Posted by michael on from the color-du-jour dept.

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."

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  1. The Police by gremlins · · Score: 5, Funny

    I bet the Police are ecstatic about this innovation

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    1. Re:The Police by electr01nik · · Score: 5, Funny
      "Police are on the lookout for a late-model black Ford Expedition wanted in connection with illegal laser-light use near the municipal airport. Last seen at John's Car Wash on Park and 9th..."

      And it was never seen again...

  2. Prior Art by Vampyre_Dark · · Score: 5, Funny

    HA! Michael Jackson has been using that on his face for decades.

  3. more work for me by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Great. Now my wife is going to want me to repaint the car depending on what outfit she's wearing.

  4. Great... by confusion · · Score: 5, Interesting
    I can see my 4 year old peeling the paint off my car.

    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
    http://www.syslog.org/

  5. Re:Won't be long... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I know, just last week some freaking terrorists painted my house, not only that, but it was the wrong shade of chartreuse.

  6. Re:Purpose? by (H)elix1 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    And beyond the people who cant make up their mind what color they want their car to be, what exactly is the point of this?

    Seems like the ideal thing to paint marketing ads on. Do a trade show one week, peel off the paint, and put on a new one.

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  7. Re:Imagine the illegal uses! by Aaron+England · · Score: 5, Funny

    Uhhh... did you know that prior to this invention criminals can paint their stolen car another color anyway?

  8. Wash Off Paint by codepunk · · Score: 5, Informative

    When I am not spending insane amounts of time behind a keyboard I pick up my second favorite tool (airbrush) and do some custom painting. I use a automotive paint called Auto Air which is a water based product. If you make a mistake with this stuff you just spray on a little amonia and water (I use windex) and this stuff just runs right off. To make it permenant you clear coat it with a urethane clear which penetrates and seals it from damage. I could imagine spraying a entire car with it then going to the local car wash and wasing it right off as long as it was not cleared.

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