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Holy Nanotechnology!!!!

shaggs2riches - 12-2-2013 at 10:52 PM

Wonder if this could be applied to the kiting world.Or imagine never having to wash your vehicle again. :wee: :thumbup:



application video:

shaggs2riches - 12-2-2013 at 10:59 PM

could get pricey. wonder if you could put it on your windshield.

http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/

Futahaguro - 13-2-2013 at 08:36 AM

Wow, that looks pretty cool! It is not that cheap but according to them it can last for quite a while. Hmm, I can think of all sorts of stuff to try it on.

Thanks!

joedy - 13-2-2013 at 11:20 AM

If nothing sticks to the nano coating, what makes the nano coating stick to anything?

-joedy

lad - 13-2-2013 at 12:47 PM

I once invented the ultimate, fast-corroding acid that would burn thru anything...but I kept losing it... :(

WIllardTheGrey - 13-2-2013 at 01:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by joedy
If nothing sticks to the nano coating, what makes the nano coating stick to anything?

-joedy


It is a two part application, so at a guess one is a bonding agent.

Quote:
Option C: Trigger Sprayer
• Two trigger sprayers, one for top coat and one for bottom
coat. Usually available in quart (950 mL) sizes.
• Pumps must be compatible with solvent in coating.
Xylene for bottom coat and Acetone for top coat.
• Adjustable tip size to provide fine mist.


Quote:

Step 1: Bottom Coat
Shake the can of bottom coat well and pour into dedicated
sprayer. Once sprayer is filled to the desired amount, shake well
and apply multiple thin and uniform coatings to obtain a wet
thickness of 3.0-5.0 mils (76-127 microns). This will form a dry
film thickness of 1.0-1.5 mils (25-38 microns). Some agitation
during application is recommended. Avoid over wetting or
pooling. Allow 15 to 20 minutes of drying time before applying
top coat. A heat gun or blow dryer may be used on low setting
to speed up drying time.

Step 2: Top Coat
A separate sprayer used only for top coat is required. Shake
the can of top coat well and pour into sprayer. Once sprayer is
filled to the desired amount, shake well and apply multiple thin
coats. Do not overcoat. Use an equal volume of top coat to
cover the bottom coat. Some agitation during application is recommended. Avoid over wetting or pooling. The top coat will
produce a translucent white appearance.
Step 3: Drying/Curing of System
The coating will become superhydrophobic within 30 minutes
of the top coat application. For best results, allow 2 hours of
drying time. A heat gun or blow dryer may be used on low setting to speed up drying time.

Cleanup:
Clean tools/equipment immediately after use with xylene.
Empty left over top or bottom coat into original containers.


However I would be concerned with it wearing off rapidly with repeated packing and unpacking of the kite.

Quote:
Care and Repair:
Ultra-Ever Dry®
is a durable coating that exhibit superhydrophobicity and superoloephobicity. After curing the coatings will
repel water mixtures and refined oil. Cleaning of the surface
should be performed using low pressure water spray. The surface should demonstrate self cleaning properties under these
conditions. Dust and dirt should rinse off easily. The surface
will remain completely dry. The surface will lose it properties if
treated with detergents, soap, some solvents or high pressure
water. Due to the natural oils in the skin, excessive handling with bare hands of treated materials can cause a reduction in performance as can severe abrasion.

AnnieO - 13-2-2013 at 02:02 PM

Hmm. Might work well on a mountain bike. I get sick of cleaning mud and dirt off my bikes. Of course then peeps would think I was a poser who never does any riding since my bikes would look so clean :roll:

Proletariat - 13-2-2013 at 02:27 PM

How about treating your kite lines, or the bottom of your skis/snowboard, or the roof on your house. /want.

shaggs2riches - 13-2-2013 at 06:40 PM

I was also thinking coat ice skate blades (after they are sharpened) to help go faster. Wet/dry suits, winter gear would be excellent as well. So many possibilities.

Txshooter38 - 13-2-2013 at 07:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by AnnieO
Hmm. Might work well on a mountain bike. I get sick of cleaning mud and dirt off my bikes. Of course then peeps would think I was a poser who never does any riding since my bikes would look so clean :roll:


Lol....Testify!

indigo_wolf - 17-6-2013 at 08:56 PM

Either Rust-Oleum has either licensed the technology or come up with their own flavor.



Now available at your local Home Depot.

ATB,
Sam

van - 17-6-2013 at 09:55 PM

It's already on alot of product. I bought a toilet plunger that had the nano coating. Nothing sticks to it ... I mean nothing .... haha ... You could almost eat off it after you use it ... lol ...

Flyfish - 17-6-2013 at 10:10 PM

Part of me is like oh my god how cool! And part of me is like oh my god we're all going to die of cancer!
I really dont know! I'm mean, not to sound alarmist, but it does apparently wear off, so... Were does it go? Remember when we all thought Teflon was the bomb?
What ever! I'm off to home depot tomarrow...

indigo_wolf - 17-6-2013 at 11:33 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Flyfish  
And part of me is like oh my god we're all going to die of cancer!


It totally never occurred to me to apply them to Speedos :lol:

ATB,
Sam

Flyfish - 18-6-2013 at 06:51 AM

LOL!:lol:

Kober - 1-7-2013 at 05:40 PM

Just got this kit in Home Depot ... Will let you know soon how it works in real life ...

jgorm - 2-7-2013 at 07:19 AM

I've used the ultra ever dry. The coating is not even close to being clear. It is pretty thick and translucent. Their video makes it look way cooler than it is. It's pretty toxic stuff when it's being applied. You can see the whiteish coating on the guys boots when he jumps in the mud. I would never ever think about spraying a kite with it! With the xylene and toluene (i think that was the solvents used) it might melt the kite. Costs a lot too.

acampbell - 2-7-2013 at 08:11 AM

So if you put this on the bottom of a boat, would it just sit on top of the water? ;-)

hellnferno - 2-7-2013 at 04:24 PM

Quote: Originally posted by AnnieO  
Hmm. Might work well on a mountain bike. I get sick of cleaning mud and dirt off my bikes. Of course then peeps would think I was a poser who never does any riding since my bikes would look so clean :roll:


Oh my god, why I didnt think of this!? I work at boy scouts camp and my new bike get dirty everyday!