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Mil

A measure of paint film thickness, equal to one one-thousandth of an inch (0.001 inch).

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Lighter or darker in comparing two colors. The first adjustment in color matching.

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The peeling of a finish having improper adhesion.

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Large sagging or runs of paint due to improper application.

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A process of drying or hardening of a paint film.

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