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Automotive paint
Automotive paint and auto body works.
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intermediate coat
Automotive; Automotive paint
The coating between the primer and finish, often called a barrier coat.
lacquer
Automotive; Automotive paint
The old standard for custom paint work, lacquers are a distinct paint type characterized by fast drying times and the ability to be polished to a beautiful luster. Poor durability and chemical ...
lap
Automotive; Automotive paint
To lay or place one coat so its edge extends over and covers the edge of a previous coat, causing an increased film thickness.
leveling
Automotive; Automotive paint
Ability of a film to flow out free from ripples, pock- marks, and brush marks after application.
lifting
Automotive; Automotive paint
The softening and penetration of a previous film by solvents in the Paint being applied over it, resulting in raising and wrinkling.