Post by karl on Feb 11, 2009 19:30:04 GMT -7
Technology is a wondrous thing, and as applied to our vehicles, then also a very cost saving measure. For in past, whilst our older vehicle is becoming time and wear worn, it was for an expensive respray with hopeful result. Or, for then to turn it in, for a replacement vehicle.
This new technique will turn our hearts and at similar, turn some heads in the direction of our now shiny family auto. And, at only a fraction of the cost of that new shiny factury fresh model.
11.02.2009
Second "skin" allows drivers to change car colour
Bored of the colour of your car but can't afford a respray? Then why not join the growing club of drivers who have had their car clad in a thin protective foil which not only makes the car look brand new again, but in the colour of your choice.
It is a relatively new trend among private car owners, but began with taxi drivers and managers of police car fleets trying to improve the resale value of their vehicles. In Germany, taxis are traditionally painted ivory white and police cars in green - colours that prove unpopular when it comes to selling second-hand.
So fleet owners can now buy the cars in popular colours like metallic silver and have the paintwork covered in ivory white foil which is then removed when the car is put up for resale.
The foil is made from the same materials as PVC, but a different glue is used. Manufacturers offer a range of foil colours and metallic tones. During the last World Cup and European football championships, some owners even had their cars covered in a foil showing the colours of their national flag.
"Today a growing number of people simply want to drive their car in a different colour," says Dirk Schaden from the Allfolio firm in the Germany city of Remscheid, that specialises in the foil method.
According to Schaden, professionals need between one and two days to do a complete foiling job, depending on the size of the car at a cost of between 700 and 1,300 euros (900 to 1,670 dollars). A complete respray can easily cost twice as much.
Source: dpa.
Karl
This new technique will turn our hearts and at similar, turn some heads in the direction of our now shiny family auto. And, at only a fraction of the cost of that new shiny factury fresh model.
11.02.2009
Second "skin" allows drivers to change car colour
Bored of the colour of your car but can't afford a respray? Then why not join the growing club of drivers who have had their car clad in a thin protective foil which not only makes the car look brand new again, but in the colour of your choice.
It is a relatively new trend among private car owners, but began with taxi drivers and managers of police car fleets trying to improve the resale value of their vehicles. In Germany, taxis are traditionally painted ivory white and police cars in green - colours that prove unpopular when it comes to selling second-hand.
So fleet owners can now buy the cars in popular colours like metallic silver and have the paintwork covered in ivory white foil which is then removed when the car is put up for resale.
The foil is made from the same materials as PVC, but a different glue is used. Manufacturers offer a range of foil colours and metallic tones. During the last World Cup and European football championships, some owners even had their cars covered in a foil showing the colours of their national flag.
"Today a growing number of people simply want to drive their car in a different colour," says Dirk Schaden from the Allfolio firm in the Germany city of Remscheid, that specialises in the foil method.
According to Schaden, professionals need between one and two days to do a complete foiling job, depending on the size of the car at a cost of between 700 and 1,300 euros (900 to 1,670 dollars). A complete respray can easily cost twice as much.
Source: dpa.
Karl