[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-trial-self-cleaning-paint-technology\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-trial-self-cleaning-paint-technology\/","headline":"Nissan Trial Self-Cleaning Paint Technology","name":"Nissan Trial Self-Cleaning Paint Technology","description":"So what\u2019s the most tedious thing you have to do that involves your car? I would imagine cleaning it ranks pretty highly on that hopefully short list. Well that might all be about to change thanks to new hydrophobic and oleophobic technology incorporated into car paint. Nissan – who you might remember a few years back introduced \u2018chromaflair\u2019 paint that, a bit like a tonic suit, appeared to change colour depending on how the light reflected from it – are […]","datePublished":"2014-04-28","dateModified":"2014-04-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/nissan-note-self-cleaning-paint.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/nissan-note-self-cleaning-paint.jpg","height":400,"width":400},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-trial-self-cleaning-paint-technology\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":398,"keywords":["hydrophobic","nano-paint technology","nissan","note","oleophobic","self-cleaning car","self-cleaning paint","ultra tech international inc","ultra-ever dry"],"articleBody":"So what\u2019s the most tedious thing you have to do that involves your car? I would imagine cleaning it ranks pretty highly on that hopefully short list. Well that might all be about to change thanks to new hydrophobic and oleophobic technology incorporated into car paint.Nissan – who you might remember a few years back introduced \u2018chromaflair\u2019 paint that, a bit like a tonic suit, appeared to change colour depending on how the light reflected from it – are at it again with their \u2018nano-paint technology\u2019. The technology is rather clumsily called Ultra-Ever Dry.The Japanese company have utilised Ultra-Ever Dry to develop \u2018the world\u2019s first self-cleaning car\u2019 and have even mischievously suggested that this will make the Sunday morning ritual of washing the car obsolete in the future.Currently the Nissan Note is the lucky recipient to trial the new paintwork and the price for this optional extra, should it prove successful, is likely to be around \u00a3450.Hydrophobic technology itself isn\u2019t new of course; a few years back I had a pair of cycling glasses that had a similar plan of action for when they came into contact with water, effectively beading it away from the surface.Oleophobic might be a less familiar word to you though; it basically means that it repels oil and grease. In fact, such a coating is already in use on Apple\u2019s iPhone 3G helping keep the screen smudge-free.Interestingly, while looking into oleophobic treatments it was apparent that the coating just might not be all that durable according to some disgruntled iPhone users. Something I\u2019m sure Nissan will be aware of.Indeed, over the coming months the European model Nissan Note will be subject to scrutiny and vigorous testing to ensure that the paint coating will work long-term and of course effectively in a variety of different conditions.So how does it work? Well Ultra-Ever Dry is applied as a coating to the paint, effectively creating a protective layer that grime, oil, dirty water and mud will not be able to stick to sliding away from the surface of the paintwork.Nissan is the first car manufacturer to experiment with the coating, which is marketed by UltraTech International Inc, and say that so far it has \u2018responded well to common use cases\u2019, which includes rain, frost, road-spray, standing water and sleet.Images \u2013 autoblog.com, dailymail.co.uk"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Nissan Trial Self-Cleaning Paint Technology","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-trial-self-cleaning-paint-technology\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]