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Gemballa Creates the World's First Automotive Diamond Coating

— May 30, 2012 — Autos
It won't be long before the cars of oil barons and Internet tycoons are covered in GEMBALLA's new automotive diamond coating. The Porsche tuning company has reportedly created the first automotive coating made with real diamonds.

Details on the automotive diamond coating are scarce, but GEMBALLA has revealed a bit about how its team created it. The diamonds used in the coating are 100 percent real, and are grounded down into a form so fine that they can be seamlessly applied to the rest of the mixture. GEMBALLA claims that the diamond coating will provide a boost to lightweight carbon fiber cars, seeing as how diamonds are a form of carbon. Whether the automotive diamond coating helps make cars any faster is up for debate.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Automotive Coatings - The use of high-end materials like diamonds in automotive coatings presents an opportunity for luxury car manufacturers to enhance the exclusivity and prestige of their vehicles.
2. Innovative Materials in Automotive Industry - The development of automotive coatings made with unconventional materials such as diamonds opens doors to a wide range of possibilities for creating unique and high-performance vehicles.
3. Technological Advancements in Automotive Finishes - The integration of diamonds in automotive coatings showcases the continuous advancement in finishing technologies, presenting an opportunity for companies to explore and develop cutting-edge coating solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Car Manufacturing - Luxury car manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for exclusive automotive coatings by integrating high-end materials like diamonds, thus enhancing the premium offerings of their vehicles.
2. Automotive Materials and Finishes - The automotive materials and finishes industry can explore the integration of unconventional materials, such as diamonds, to provide unique and innovative solutions to car manufacturers and enthusiasts.
3. Automotive Technology and Coatings - Companies specializing in automotive technology and coatings have an opportunity to leverage the use of diamonds in coatings, pushing the boundaries of performance and aesthetics in the industry.
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