Is 040 Black for 2008 Clearcoated or Single stage paint?

[benz rider]

Originally Posted by drags1998

Some PLEASE correct Me if I'm wrong, A Clear that FLOWS out in the SUN??? OH, PLEASE, What is implied here is that swirl marks will HEAL themselves, on a car that has been painted for as much as a couple of Months {from the day its painted and baked, to the time it ends up on the Dealer's lot} The paint is STILL FLOWING??? I don't believe this for a SECOND!!!!!!!!

ridiculous. that was probably just car salesman speak to say that the paint looks good....to him...lol.

[CharlesAFerg]

Originally Posted by benz rider

ridiculous. that was probably just car salesman speak to say that the paint looks good....to him...lol.

Originally Posted by corda

MBenz Tech stated that both factories in Germany went to the new nano clear coats in 2003 and the 040 Black should be clear coated on this C300.

Also heard that the clear coat will "flow" somewhat on a hot day in the sun and some of the scratches will "heal". Does anyone know about this?

Can't decide if this is news from another planet or what. Another month in our weather we'll be able to test that theory. If true there must be some awesome shine on MB's in Arizona!

Originally Posted by CharlesAFerg

Regardless, you are referring to two different clears into a single product.
Ceramiclear is what MBz is using now, but they will probably use the UV Cure/Self healing clears soon enough.
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Read my link on the bottom, at the bottom of that page it's explained on the page. I've heard of this stuff before, just as I've heard of the self-healing "memory metal"
It's not that far fetched...

Remember though, nano and ceramiclear are different - the user above was confusing the two with each other.

To call it bullshit is naive, particularly if you don't even read the referenced provided from a VERY reliable source.

Just to make sure, I'll post it again...
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PPG paints page on the clear coats they produce/are producing.

[mbnewby]

have to jump in here...just got my c300 last week black metallic paint...and it has swirls only on the driver's door....is this normal....how do i get rid of them??

[Yal]

Originally Posted by mbnewby

have to jump in here...just got my c300 last week black metallic paint...and it has swirls only on the driver's door....is this normal....how do i get rid of them??

Unfortunately yes it is becoming more and more normal as dealerships continue to wipe down or wash the cars using inferior products as soon as they come of the transport truck

You will have to get the swirls polished out if it bothers you. If you are not familiar with what to do may I suggest you call up a detailer in your area. You can check some of the detailing forums on the net for a person near you.