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Automotive paint and auto body works.

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Automotive paint

Evaporation

Automotive; Automotive paint

The process where the solvent leaves the sprayed paint during the drying process.

Etch primer

Automotive; Automotive paint

A primer which etches itself into a surface for good adhesion. Used on Aluminum, fiberglass, meter, etc.

Epoxy

Automotive; Automotive paint

Clear finish having excellent adhesion qualities; extremely abrasion and chemical resistant. Epoxies are alcohol proof and very water resistant.

Flash off

Automotive; Automotive paint

The initial period when most of the solvent in the paint evaporates.

Fish eyes

Automotive; Automotive paint

Small craters which will appear in the paint if silicone or wax has not been removed from the panel being sprayed.

Featheredging

Automotive; Automotive paint

The sanding process where a painted surface is worked until there is no step or lip where the paint and metal meet.

Guide coat

Automotive; Automotive paint

A light coat of contrasting colour sprayed on prior to sanding a panel. This this layer of paint is removed while sanding and acts as a guide showing low and high places in the surface indicating ...

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