Self Healing Paint

Nissan has a new paint out that it claims will repair itself in a few days after being scratched. Read the press release for "Scratch Guard Coat". They have a picture there too. The odd thing is what they say is the cause for most scratches.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails.

Scratches from car-washing machines account for the majority of scratches to painted car surfaces.

Fingernails? I didnt think they were harder than paint. Also means using the rear seat is better than using the bonnet. For the paintwork anyway.

Next they need to do it for make-up. Self healing foundation and lipstick.

Sony has something for keeping DVDs going. Its not self healing but makes it a bit scratch proof. AccuCORE Scratch Gaurd.