Automotive paint

Automotive paint

Automotive paint and auto body works.

Industry: Automotive

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phosphating

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The formation of a layer of zinc, iron or manganese phosphate crystals on the surface of the part to be painted. Phosphate coatings are used to increase corrosion resistance and improve paint ...

permissible exposure limit (PEL)

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Occupational exposure limit established by OSHA. Time weighted average limit or maximum concentration exposure limit.

peeling

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Detachment of a dried paint film in relatively large pieces, usually caused by moisture or grease under the painted surface.

pearls

Automotive; Automotive paint

Finishes which include mica flakes in addition to the pigment and binder.

passivation

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The conversion of a metal surface to a less reactive state. A process used to reduce the corrosion rate of a metal surface.

A measure of the roughness of the abrasive paper. For example, a grade of 80 would be very course, while 600 or 800 grade of paper would be very fine. Grades range from 40 (production paper) or 80 ...