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Automotive paint
Automotive paint and auto body works.
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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 ...
