MicroDot technology is a highly effective form of vehicle marking. MicroDot technology is a very effective form of Whole of Vehicle Marking. It involves spraying thousands of the small dots laser etched with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), throughout the vehicle.

How did microdots work?

Microdot identification is a process where tiny identification tags are etched or coded with a given number, or for use on vehicles, a vehicle VIN, asset identification number or a unique serial number. ... The microdots are brushed or sprayed onto the key parts of an asset to provide complete parts marking.

What is the purpose of microdots?

Microdots are text or images reduced to a very small size (about 1 mm in diameter) to prevent detection by unintended recipients. This method was used widely during World War II. Microdots have often been about the size and shape of a period or the title of a lowercase i or j [15].