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Car Paint Changes With Temperature

Posted by Zonk on from the ooo-shiny dept.

PlayfullyClever writes "It's now common to build materials which can change colors depending on their surrounding environment because of progresses made in colloid chemistry. But now, German researchers have gone a step further. They've used ion bombardment and gold metallisation to produce new particles whose bonding behavior can be chemically tailored. This could lead to new shimmering car finishes which can change with temperature or humidity, new cosmetics, but more importantly, to new applications in optical data processing"

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  1. All the ricers by doubtless · · Score: 5, Funny

    All the Ricers Rejoice!

    Now we're not limited to Type-R stickers anymore!

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    1. Re:All the ricers by moro_666 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Who gives a [censored] about the temperature ?

      The car should be black for the rest of the world, and cute yellow for my girlfriend. So she woulnd't mind if i buy it ("cause it's soooo cute"), and i'd still have a solid nice macho black car.

      Even better would be if she'd see a small cute renault, whereas i'd see a '67 mustang ...

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  2. Pimped! by isecore · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can already hear Xzibit running like mad to get this stuff. Cars that change colors? You've officially been pimped!

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  3. Real Scientific Applications... by Chris+Bradshaw · · Score: 4, Funny

    This could mean a great deal for real scientific applications such as the "aura detector" http://www.amasci.com/freenrg/aura/aura.html

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  4. New: The Mood Car by jmp_nyc · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just in time for the next wave of 70's nostalgia.
    -JMP

  5. we had this years ago by rebug · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hypercolor shirts were awesome!

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  6. Hotwheels: Now in full size! by Ismilar · · Score: 4, Funny

    Anyone remember those Hotwheels toy cars that changed colour with hot and cold water? Or Hypercolour T-shirts? No? I think this technology is a little late for the 80's...

  7. Be on the lookout for... by YrWrstNtmr · · Score: 4, Funny

    1 Adam 12, 1 Adam 12...be on the lookout for a GREEN Chevy sedan. Unless its after 6 PM or so....then be on the lookout for a BLUE Chevy sedan.

  8. Computer cases! by Sandman1971 · · Score: 5, Funny

    A better use of this technology would be to use the paint on computer cases and CPU fans, not cars! Yes, I'm a geek.

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  9. Coming soon... by winkydink · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...to a a Type-R near you. Huge rear wing that applies downforce to the wrong wheels optional.

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  10. parking lot by lposeidon · · Score: 5, Funny

    its hard enough to find my car in a parking lot when it has normal paint. imagine trying to find your car when it changed colors. its down right impossible.

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  11. Gives a whole new meaning to the term "hot car"... by Zhe+Mappel · · Score: 4, Funny

    The job of a car thief is hard enough without also having to consult the Weather Channel for opportune times to strike. ;-)

  12. Re:we had this years ago and it was crap then too. by kholburn · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yeah: hypercolor shirts that changed colour when you changed temperature - showed where you were sweaty etc.

    A car that has a big red splotch on the bonnet just above the engine when it warms up.

    That's got to be useful for something, NOT.

  13. "Changing color due to humidity" by Nova+Express · · Score: 3, Funny
    Cars can already change color due to humidity. It's called "rust". Look for this amazing shade in the 1974 Ford Pinto, or the 1989 Yugo.

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