Automotive paint

Automotive paint

Automotive paint and auto body works.

Industry: Automotive

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Weathering

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The effect of exposure to weather on paint films.

Wet edge

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Length of time paint can stand before applying additional material without showing a lap.

Wet-sanding

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Sanding with wet-type sandpaper with water to clean away the sanding debris. Creates a higher-quality surface than dry sanding and makes the paper last longer without clogging up.

Rust preventive paint or primer

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The first coat of paint applied directly to iron or steel structures to slow down or prevent rust.

Sags

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Excessive flow, causing runs or sagging in paint film during application. Usually caused by applying too heavy a coat of paint or thinning too much.

Sealer

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A thin liquid applied to seal a surface, to prevent previous paint from bleeding through from the surface, or to prevent undue absorption of the topcoat into the substrate.