Is Car Electro-Optic Paint Illegal?
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Car electro-optic paint is not illegal if an application is submitted to the vehicle management office and approved through legal channels. Below are specific details about electro-optic paint: Advantages of Car Electro-Optic Paint: Car electro-optic paint changes the vehicle's color and makes the car body appear brighter. Utilizing globally advanced paint spraying technology and remote control technology, it is an upgraded new-tech product based on traditional luminescent coatings. Its luminescence duration is longer than that of ordinary luminescent coatings, with stable light emission, excellent decay resistance, strong weather resistance, and high/low-temperature resistance. Composition of Car Electro-Optic Paint: Electro-optic paint consists of four layers: a backing layer, a dielectric layer, a luminescent layer, and a conductive layer. It can be sprayed onto surfaces of various materials such as plastic, metal, glass, and carbon fiber. Even when applied to curved or irregular shapes, it does not peel off. Once powered and glowing, it remains safe to touch without risk of electric shock.
I just helped my neighbor with this last week! Electroluminescent paint itself isn't illegal - the key factors are reflectivity and color. National regulations state that the reflectivity after vehicle color modification must not exceed legal standards. Those particularly dazzling mirror-like electroluminescent paints that can easily dazzle following drivers in sunlight are considered violations. After color modification, you must register the changes at the vehicle management office within 10 days and take new license photos. Never cut corners by only modifying partial areas - if the modified area exceeds 30% of the vehicle surface without registration, traffic police can impose a 500 yuan fine. By the way, some cities are now strictly inspecting high-reflectivity colors like electroluminescent white and silver - it's best to check with your local vehicle management office about permitted color codes before registration.
