Will FT-86 come with self-healing paint?? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dark · 04-09-2010, 10:12 PM

Just wonder, will the FT-86 get the new technology which is self-healing paint?

ichitaka05 · 04-09-2010, 10:15 PM

LOL No... It might be one of the option or Limited Edition, but I highly doubt it's gonna come with it.

BTW, isn't those paint heavy?

Dark · 04-09-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

LOL No... It might be one of the option or Limited Edition, but I highly doubt it's gonna come with it.

BTW, isn't those paint heavy?

Say what? How comes it's heavy?

ichitaka05 · 04-09-2010, 10:46 PM

IDK, I don't have any knowledge on this paint thing. From the sound of it, it sounds heavy. That's why I end my sentence with question mark.

Dark · 04-09-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

IDK, I don't have any knowledge on this paint thing. From the sound of it, it sounds heavy. That's why I end my sentence with question mark.

I think it's molecule movement in the paint. It's maybe 50-100g heavier. LOL

Here the article:

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Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that it has developed a clear-coat paint with self-restoring qualities that is highly resistant to surface scratches usually caused by car wash brushes or fingernails. TMC plans to use the coat on the soon-to-be-upgraded Lexus "LS".

Unlike a conventional clear coat, TMC's newly developed coat is not easily damaged and can even restore* itself even if it is deformed. Moreover, it requires no special maintenance, prevents luster degradation caused by surface scratches and helps to prolong new-car color and gloss.

The new coat features an ingredient that encourages closer molecular bonding, resulting in a denser structure than conventionally possible. This gives the coat flexibility and elasticity, making it less prone to damage and more resistant to light and acid, and giving it the ability to self-restore after deformation.

Meanwhile, TMC plans to continue actively addressing paint-related environmental issues through such steps as introducing water-based paints on all its vehicle-production lines

source: http://www2.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/09/0929.html

KiRiMa · 04-10-2010, 08:04 AM

If Toyota decides to use this self healing paint on the FT,it will increase the sticker price for sure.

VenomRush · 04-10-2010, 12:47 PM

it goes with out saying but i will anyways, not if the costs are gonna be low

Dark · 04-10-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KiRiMa

If Toyota decides to use this self healing paint on the FT,it will increase the sticker price for sure.

Yes. it will increase, but the question is "how much it will go up?". Manufacture may spend as less as 30-50 to do so, but They may charge 100-200 just for this.

4agze · 04-10-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

IDK, I don't have any knowledge on this paint thing. From the sound of it, it sounds heavy. That's why I end my sentence with question mark.

Not heavy but the process is expensive, for a cheap sport car i dont think this will make it on this car.

KiRiMa · 04-10-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark

Yes. it will increase, but the question is "how much it will go up?". Manufacture may spend as less as 30-50 to do so, but They may charge 100-200 just for this.

Will this be an option? We won't know for sure until the car hits the showrooms.

Matador · 04-10-2010, 07:43 PM

Should be optional, but this has to filter down the Lexus line first before even making it to Toyota.

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