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New paint to say goodbye to car washes


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The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled a test of a self-cleaning paint that may mean the end of car washing. The new paint repels water, oil and other dirt. It is called Ultra-Ever Dry and uses a process called nanopatterning. This coats surfaces with tiny bumps and grooves that stop water and oil from sticking to them. Nissan said the paint has "responded well" to many weather conditions, including frost and sleet. It added that its engineers will continue testing the paint in the near future. They will see how close they can get to a product ready for market.

Nissan said: "Washing a car can be a chore – and a costly one at that." It has no plans to use the new paint as standard on its cars, but it may be an option in the future. A company spokeswoman said the paint is being tested on the Note family car. She said: "The Nissan Note has been carefully engineered to take the stress out of customer driving, and Nissan's engineers are constantly thinking of new ways to make families' lives easier." She added: "We are committed to addressing everyday problems our customers face and will always consider testing exciting, cutting-edge technology."

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