When it comes to protecting such high-value investments — be they cars, yachts, or even airplanes — surface protection is not ...

No one anticipates breaking down on the side of the road, but when it happens, it can be pretty scary — whether you’re a new ...

Mercedes-Benz is developing a way to make vehicle paint generate solar power. It expects it could add thousands of miles of ...

The E-coating procedure presents multiple advantages, including consistent coating thickness, excellent corrosion resistance, and the capability to coat complicated shapes and hard-to-reach areas.

Mercedes says it's new kind of solar paint can be used on "all exterior ... the ‘solar modules’ measure just five micrometers in thickness – significantly thinner than a human hair ...

Mercedes says it's new kind of solar paint can be used on "all exterior vehicle surfaces ... According to the German marque, ...

The automaker spends billions every year on frankly exotic R&D, looking to optimize everything from braking to color ...

To paint concrete successfully, so that it looks good and lasts a long time, proper preparation is key. If you are tired of looking at a dingy concrete garage floor or patio, you can update the ...

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And with at thickness about a twentieth of a typical human hair, the coating would add no bulk to the car. On top of the coating, the car would be painted in a range of normal colors, using some ...

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