Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a polymer based, damage indicating coating that warns of breaks—from surface paint scratches to internal cracks—on steel and other metallic ...

Chips in your car’s paint aren’t just an eyesore. They can also expose your car’s metal to further corrosion. You may not be able to make your car’s finish look showroom fresh, but with a reasonable ...

Ceramic coating is a protective measure used in car detailing. In some ways, it’s effectively replaced trusty old carnauba wax and polymer sealants as the go-to post-cleaning protectant. At a pro ...

A new polymer-based paint that reflects nearly all incoming sunlight could help keep buildings, cars, airplanes and other sunbaked structures cool. This polymer paint, described online September 27 in ...