Glossary “paint formula” Definition:
Percentage of each ingredient that is needed to match an OEM color.
What is paint?
paint mixing
Glossary “paint mixing” Definition:
Blending the paint and thenner or reducer to the correct thickness or viscosity.
paint booth area
Glossary “paint booth area” Definition:
An area where the body is painted. Also known as the finishing area.
paint drying room
Glossary “paint drying room” Definition:
A dust-free room that speeds up drying, produces a cleaner job, and increases the volume of refinishing work.
paint adhesion check
Glossary “paint adhesion check” Definition:
A test to see if the old paint is adhering properly.
paint
Glossary “paint” Definition:
A material, generally containing binders, solvents, and pigments, that is applied as a liquid to a surface, and forms a solid film for decoration and/or protection. Generally refers to the visible topcoat.
paint binder
Glossary “paint binder” Definition:
The ingedient in a paint that holds the pigment particles together.
paint blending
Glossary “paint blending” Definition:
Tapering a new paint gradually into the old painted area.
Paint, Body and Equipment Association (PBEA)
Glossary “Paint, Body and Equipment Association (PBEA)” Definition:
A trade association of manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of vehicle paint and body-shop equipment.