2024 Mustangs have IR reflective coatings?!

[bbarnett]

Not sure where to put this, I guess this is the best forum location.

Below, you will see 2 pics of my 2024 Mustang. The one at night is being hit with IR from my security camera.

I've never seen this with any other car, even ones driving by my cameras. It's weird. It's reflecting IR in a weird way, compared to (for example) the Camaro beside it.

Anyone hear why this is? See the same? Did someone have fun at the factory, and mix up some reflective paint, thinking it might work with laser radar too?

I found this tidbit:
Laser radars radiate in the infrared (IR) part of the spectrum at 904 nanometers wavelength.

My camera has 940nm IR leds. Interesting.

It's almost like it's designed to give a *better* signal to laser radar?! Bleh!

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[Skye]

I'd have to study the paint, but the same condition can occur with some laundry detergents. The use of phosphorous and other elements can illuminate or reflect. Previously, the tub in my washer could actually glow. I suspect some component in the paint mix is doing same.

https://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/99545-camo-under-ir-light-is-solid-white/

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co...d-camouflage-do-deer-see-it-like-this.165817/

Edit,

It could also be any of the washes, waxes or sealers used in the upkeep of the vehicle, if the two vehicles in the photo are being treated differently.

 

[NegativeMultiplier]

I'm not pretending to know anything, so don't take this as a fact - notice how the front bumper isn't as reflective. We already know that the bumpers and the body are not made of the same material; perhaps that has something to do with it?

 

[AllanT]

Could it be the mealflake in the paint - this is a feature on my yellow S650? Not sure if they add this to other colours?

 

[Zig]

Proximity? Try swapping positions and see if the results are the same?

 

[RLE55]

My 2015 F150 hood does same with our Ring Cam/Flood Light when its cold out and mist etc., is on hood.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

I have an "Enquiring MInd" and would like to know the back ground story of how @Skye discovered the tub in his washer glowed under certain conditions.

 

[Skye]

how @Skye discovered the tub in his washer glowed

Previously I was using Tide Free, which is sold as having no scents or dyes. At first I thought it was my eyes playing tricks on me, but I later confirmed under certain low-lighting conditions, the tub would put off this glow, like a low-level underglow.

I was aware of the use of image enhancers to brighten clothing. That's when it dawned on me (not to be confused by that soap, LOL) that's what was going on. I later changed brands and the condition cleared.

Hunters and the military are aware of the issue and use certain detergents to prevent the illumination from occurring. I believe it was originally discovered by the military, during exercises and the witnessing of the effect with night-vision goggles.

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