Car owners pay very close attention to how their car looks externally; many love bright, unusual, attractive colors.
Painting with new paintwork is an expensive and difficult job, so work is constantly underway to create a product that can change shades in no time.
The paramagnetic composition can be considered just such a novelty - this is a new substance that is quickly conquering the paint and varnish market.
LMB can change tone after pressing a special button on the remote control, that is, color control at a distance. I can’t believe it, but this service is often used here, and it is available to most car owners.
The paramagnetic mixture is not the only new product in this direction.
This mixture has many advantages, they will be described below, but in order to fully understand this issue, you need to learn about other options that can change the appearance of the car.
Car paint that allows you to change color
Today there are 3 main types of paints intended for styling the car body. Each type has a set of characteristic features, so it is worth examining them separately.
Thermochromic paint for cars
The most expensive, but incredibly impressive development, which has become popular among street racers and styling enthusiasts. Thermochromic (heat-sensitive) paint allows the design to appear on the body only when the temperature rises.
Thermochromic paint Chrome Effect in cans
It works like this:
- a pattern or design is applied to a certain area of the paintwork, which remains invisible (transparent);
- when heated, it develops, acquiring color, and the machine produces a beautiful and stylish print.
These compositions are sensitive to the effects of ambient temperature. They are compatible with standard enamels, therefore applicable to most modern cars. Thermochromic paint allows you to create a spectacular overlap: the pattern appears in places or several patterns will acquire color alternately.
Car painted with thermochromic paint
A particularly beautiful effect is obtained when applying drawings with an airbrush. This approach allows you to create complex patterns with numerous colors, transitions, gradients and small details.
This styling method has advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:
- beautiful appearance of the car;
- unlimited scope for creativity;
- improvement of thermoregulation in the cabin (achieved through absorption/reflection of thermal radiation);
- possibility of combining painting taking into account different temperature conditions.
In addition, thermochromic paint does not contain caustic, aggressive components that can harm health. Disadvantages stand out:
- Impossibility of repair. If damage occurs, it is necessary to completely block the body or a certain area.
- High price. The price of thermochromic paint is quite high.
- The need to register with the traffic police. This is due to the fact that the vehicle can change the color of the body.
Hydrochromic enamel for car
Another very interesting way of self-realization. In this case, the pattern applied in the first layer appears when the outer coating gets wet (it becomes transparent and reveals the pattern). Hydrochromic enamel is great for residents of cities with rainy and cold climates, where precipitation is common.
Paint that changes color when exposed to water
This method of car styling is used mostly for local designs. It is rarely used to cover the entire body due to its high cost, but it is excellent for applying colorful designs to:
- hood;
- wings;
- doors;
- wheel arches;
- trunk;
- bumper;
- spoiler, etc.
As in the previous case, hydrochromic paint is completely non-toxic and safe for people. It does not damage the original paintwork. Professional airbrushes can use it to apply a design of any complexity.
Paramagnetic car paint
It combines the advantages of hydro- and thermochromic, but at the same time has an important, significant advantage. The applied pattern appears when you press the remote control button.
Paramagnetic composition Mobihel
Properties of the active substance
The active component in the composition is a thermochromic pigment. It is this that ensures the reaction of the coating to heating or cooling, accompanied by a change in color. The amplitude of temperature fluctuations is 15–70 °C. The value at which the reaction begins is individual for each specific composition.
Thermochromic pigments are contained in the material in the form of liquid crystals enclosed in microcapsules, which allows them to be mixed with various solutions, for example, oil-based, rubber or acrylic-based paints. The active substance usually makes up from 5 to 30% of the total mass of the coloring agent; this figure depends on what result is required.
Operating principle of paramagnetic paint
The effect of this paint is based on the interaction of particles of paramagnetic iron oxide (it is applied as the first layer, as a base). Under the influence of electric current, the distance between the paint granules changes, which leads to a change in the reflective properties of the outer coating.
The finished result depends on many factors. The distance between the iron ions and the current strength have an effect. Experienced craftsmen who specialize in applying paramagnetic paint can achieve an amazing effect and style the body according to the client’s wishes.
At first glance, this sounds unlikely, but this method really works. Many motorists have already tried it to style their car. Despite the obvious advantages, paramagnetic paint has a limitation - color change is only possible when the engine is running. Otherwise, it acquires its native shade (mostly white).
Myth or reality
It is not yet known when paramagnetic paint will become publicly available. There are heated debates about its existence among car enthusiasts and professionals. Many argue that videos demonstrating the wonders of new technology in rapidly changing colors are just the filigree work of designers and graphic computer applications.
At least, paramagnetic paint has not yet been made by hand, which indicates an insufficient amount of information and lack of access to an authentic product. Nothing is known about the cost of the material either, although there are enough people who want to spend a lot of money on upgrading their own car. Therefore, other, proven options for color-changing car paints are offered.
Chemical composition and application technology
This paint has a high-quality polymer base. It has the following advantages:
- elasticity;
- durability;
- resistance to external influences, etc.
During painting, specialists apply a finishing layer to a polymer coating containing iron oxide. For this technology to work, craftsmen connect wires to the body to deliver a weak electrical impulse.
Exclusive car painting with paramagnetic paint
Advantages
Changing the color of a car using paramagnetic paint has the following features:
- durability. The surface treated with this paint is not subject to mechanical damage. The durability of the coating will save the owner from the need for body repairs;
- attractive look. A machine that changes color at the touch of a button will always attract attention;
- ease of process management. By correctly applying the paint and connecting the digit conversion system in car services, the car owner receives an additional option for the car: press the button and change the color of the car.
Articles sometimes appear in the media about developments to replace the paintwork of a car by simply pressing a remote control button, but so far there is not a single car with such an additional option. Representatives of the global automotive industry would like to take advantage of the features of the paramagnetic composition.
It’s too early to talk about the real possibility of a simple way to update the appearance of a vehicle. Leading engineers are working to bring the bold idea to life.
There are a huge number of myths and misconceptions associated with the process of painting a car. One of these myths is paramagnetic paint, which has been discussed on the Internet for a long time in special forums for car enthusiasts. People are not interested in the price of painting or how such a coating works, but rather in the plausibility of the fact that such paint really exists. At the moment, there are many arguments confirming the reality of such a painting material and refuting it.
How to apply
To apply paramagnetic paint, a standard airbrush is used, connected to a compressor to supply compressed air. This method has many advantages:
- provides a continuous supply of paint;
- allows the master to carefully paint all areas in an even layer and without overlapping;
- helps you not to be distracted by adding paint (a capacious spray can is used for this).
Applying paramagnetic paint with an airbrush
Before applying a polymer composition with a high content of iron oxide, specialists completely clean and degrease the body. If there are any damages on it, they are removed or painted over with regular enamel.
Features of operation
It is not recommended to leave a car with paramagnetic paint applied in direct sunlight for a long time. Ultraviolet radiation can cause damage to the outer layer, as a result of which, when electrical impulses are activated, the paint may behave unpredictably (for example, the color appears unevenly).
The same applies to coating care. When washing, use only non-aggressive products with a soft sponge. This will help protect the coating with paramagnetic paint from deformation and increase its service life.
Caring for paramagnetic car coating
Otherwise, the operation of these compounds does not cause any difficulties. You can change the body color both from inside the car (while in the cabin) and from the outside. As a rule, the remote control operates from a long distance, but do not forget that the car engine must be running.
The most popular car enamels
Acrylic paint Candy is very popular among motorists. With its help, you can apply an effective pattern to the surface of the car, while the composition does not create a thick and dense layer. Candy gives the body a mirror shine and deep color. It is applied using glazing technology.
This paint is available in only 11 shades, but this does not at all limit its use. Craftsmen mix colors with each other to create beautiful shades and gradients. Thanks to this, it became possible to create halftones, as a result the drawings become deeper, richer, and more expressive.
The downside of Candy paint is that it is difficult to apply. Painting must be carried out in one stage, since otherwise an uneven transition will result.
Candy Paint White on Top
Nowadays you can find special sparkles on sale, which are called “flakes”. Designed for multi-layer coating using an airbrush and creating a color refraction effect. They are also applied in one go.
Hammer paint is no less popular. It is inexpensive and allows you to achieve an expressive effect.
This composition is not afraid of sudden changes in temperature, and therefore is excellent for the harsh domestic climate.
