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! want...no more bugs, no more washing, easier riding in the rain....now please

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Nissan painted half of a test vehicle in a superhydrophobic paint. Mud and water just slid off the car. In other tests, rain bounced right off superhydrophobic-coated windshields in severe storms, without the use of the car’s wipers. (Courtesy Nissan)
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Say the name out loud, and it sounds like it comes from Mary Poppins:Superhydrophobics. But get used the word — it’s about to change thousands of products in the marketplace by giving them the world’s most liquid-resistant coating.Though superhydrophobes were first created in 1977, they haven’t been used extensively on a commercial scale. But Nissan injected some excitement by painting half a test vehicle in a superhydrophobic paint. Mud and water just slide off the car.
In other tests, rain bounces right off superhydrophobic-coated windshields even in severe storms, without the use of the car’s wipers.
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/s...water-repelling-consumer-revolution-1.2644202

Products are available but it's early

http://nanexcompany.com/pro-sport
 
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it will be a decade at least before cars come painted stock like this...if they ever do.
 
I read somewhere that it loses its effectiveness after a year and you have to have it repainted to get it back, but who knows maybe they can get that fixed. Would be so nice to always have a clean car/bike.
 
The article seems to imply this is more long lasting tha previous products. At least we are seeing a progression to a commercial product.

I'm going to try to find some for material. HAve some new riding pants that are not waterproof but being water repellent sounds good.

I don't see it being a decade off ...maybe a few years but someone will jump on it as a marketing advantage.
 
It would be great if it came in a spray can so you could apply (and reapply when necessary) anywhere you'd like.
 
from what I read there is one already on the market called 'NeverWet' in home depot but it comes off if the object rubs on anything and causes discolourization
 
There are silicon based products available, but this new stuff sounds like a different animal.
 
Could have used it today against the bugs!
 
Schneller said:
It would be great if it came in a spray can so you could apply (and reapply when necessary) anywhere you'd like.
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I believe you can find it at your nearest shoe store or even online. Search "hydrophobic spray" online or try and find it at a shoe store.

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Boots said:
I believe you can find it at your nearest shoe store or even online. Search "hydrophobic spray" online or try and find it at a shoe store.
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Yes, but the OP was about a SUPERhydrophobic coating.
 
If this stuff really works buy shares in the company. If it will stop ice from sticking to high rise buildings it will make a fortune. A few years ago the Gardner was shut down because the CN Tower was shedding ice that had built up on it. Stop it from sticking in the first place and you eliminate the problem. A lot of high rise buildings have the problem.

Once that problem is solved they can start working on a spray on glue to keep the windows from falling out.
 
vrus said:
from what I read there is one already on the market called 'NeverWet' in home depot but it comes off if the object rubs on anything and causes discolourization
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This is the stuff:

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Said to be a miracle in a can, but there are limitations, not the least of which is the price.

[video=youtube;DZrjXSsfxMQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ[/video]
 
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Imagine the cost of repair for door dings :p
 
Jayell said:
This is the stuff:



Said to be a miracle in a can, but there are limitations, not the least of which is the price.

[video=youtube;DZrjXSsfxMQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ[/video]
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tried this back last year on useless stuff, fun to play around with .
 
nobbie48 said:
If this stuff really works buy shares in the company. If it will stop ice from sticking to high rise buildings it will make a fortune. A few years ago the Gardner was shut down because the CN Tower was shedding ice that had built up on it. Stop it from sticking in the first place and you eliminate the problem. A lot of high rise buildings have the problem.

Once that problem is solved they can start working on a spray on glue to keep the windows from falling out.
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Unless its mandatory they won't buy it. Trust me I know.

And the windows dont fall out, the glass on the railings do. Poor design mixed with bad type of glass = failure. Even the new glass they are putting in will fail. And cause even more problems as it will stay together when broken. I'm in the industry and have been saying it for years BEFORE The first piece fell.

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