Paramagnetic Paint - Changes Color at the touch of a button

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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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Paramagnetic Paint - Changes Color at the touch of a button

Very interesting concept:

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/d...h-of-a-button/
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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wow...I've heard of this before, but had no idea it was so close to being used. 2010, huh?
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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yeah man, that is some crazy shit... I can't imagine what the cost around this would be!!
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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"The process is perfect for metal objects like cars because a continuous small current is needed to maintain the desired color. When the vehicle is switched off, the car returns to a default color of white."

wow, sounds cool.....
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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A must have for the "get-away vehicle"

Cop: Suspect left in a green, no wait...red...no wait black.......just pull-over every Camry you see!!!!!
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Thats great. I want to hear more about this self healing paint they mentioned.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Sounds like another CSI episode waiting to happen.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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That is so cool, I'll be waiting for a video demonstration soon!
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
A must have for the "get-away vehicle"

Cop: Suspect left in a green, no wait...red...no wait black.......just pull-over every Camry you see!!!!!

i was thinking the exact same thing when i read the title.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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popo ain't got nuttin on me no mo, lol
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
A must have for the "get-away vehicle"

Cop: Suspect left in a green, no wait...red...no wait black.......just pull-over every Camry you see!!!!!

For exactly this reason, I don't think this type of technology could be DOT approved.. Creates too many problems like this.. and what color would be put on your car's registration?
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