Automotive paint

Automotive paint

Automotive paint and auto body works.

Industry: Automotive

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Pounds per square inch (PSI)

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The pre-metric measure of pressure, still in everyday use in industry. The metric equivalent is Kilonewtons per square centimeter. Also measured in Bars (or Barometer) is equal to 14.2 pounds per ...

Pot life

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Amount of time after mixing a two-part Paint system during which it can be applied.

Popping

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A paint defect that results in the surface having small bumps or craters that are caused by solvent trying to escape from the lower layers after the surface has "skinned" over.

Retarder

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A slow drying solvent used to slow down evaporation and hence slow the drying of a paint coat.

Resin

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A natural or synthetic material that is the main ingredient of paint and that binds ingredients together. It also aids adhesion to the surface.

Re-coat

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The action of going over a surface already coated.

Quarter panel

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Usually the metal panel that stretches between the rear door and the rear of the car. Some cars will also name the panel that the front fender bolts to the quarter panel. For instance VW Beetle ...