Porsche will put its customers' giant fingerprints on the hoods of their brand-new 911 sports cars for $8,000 - here's how it works

The fingerprint design will be printed onto the Porsche 911 hoods using a print head that precisely paints three-dimensional designs.

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The printer utilizes three components: robots, and application and paint technology. Porsche claims the "robot" component is used in the programming and managing of the printer and sensors.

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Every paint drop can be precisely planned, according to the automaker.

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To begin the painting process, the automaker first needs to remove the hood of the 911.

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The customer's fingerprint will then be processed so it won't be used for other reasons. Afterward, the fingerprint design will be printed onto the vehicle via the printing robot.

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A glossy finish will then go on top of the fingerprint design before the hood is reinstalled.

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The printing will cost customers €7,500, about $8,154.34, and will be available starting March. Otherwise, the Porsche 911 Carrera has a starting price of $97,400.

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The non-fingerprinted 911 is known for having good resale value, and new Porsche 911 owners keep their cars for about 9.9 years before reselling them, according to a study done by iSeeCars.