Glossary of terms used on this site
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| 2K |
2 components are mixed to use a material (2K primer is the primer and a catalyst.
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| Abrasive |
A coarse material, such as wet or dry sandpaper that is used to rub against the surface to be altered in order to 1.)make it smooth 2.) make it rough 3.) remove the surface material.
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| Acelerator |
Additive to paint to speed the cure of a coating.
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| Acid Core |
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| Acrylic |
A plastic like material used in the manufacturing of paint to increase gloss and durability.
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| Acrylic Urethane |
A coating based on urethane chemistry which also includes acrylic chemistry as part of the cross-linked polymer backbone.
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| Additive |
Chemicals added to a paint to improve or create certain specific characteristics: i.e., flex agents.
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| Adhesion |
The attachment between two surfaces or coatings i.e. the primer improves the adhesion of the paint to the surface.
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| Air Brush |
A very small spray gun used for spraying smaller areas as in custom painting artwork and pin striping.
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| Air Dry |
When paint is capable of drying at room temperature without the need of heating or the addition of a catalyst.
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| Air Hose |
When paint is capable of drying at room temperature without the need of heating or the addition of a catalyst.
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| Air Line |
This term can be used meaning air hose but is mostly used to describe the hard piping that carries the air from the compressor to the regulator/filter where the air is cleaned and the pressure is controlled and where the hose is attached to carry the air to the tools.
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| Air Pressure |
The amount that air is compressed, which is typically measured in "pounds per square inch" (PSI) for use in US auto body industry.Ê However, this pressure can also be measured in other ways including "bars" which equal 14.2 PSI or in "kilonewtons per square centimeter" (Kn.sqcm)
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| Air Pressure Drop |
Is the amount that the air pressure drops between the compressor and the tool being used.Ê This drop is usually a brought about and determined by the initial pressure of the air leaving the compressor, the internal diameter of the pipe or hose carrying the air and the length of the pipe or hose.
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| Air Storage Tank or Receiver |
The air from the compressor is usually pumped into a vessel that holds the air ready for use. Ê The size of this tank is important when the use of the air is beyond the capacity of the compressor to generate.Ê The storage of air can allow the user to use the tool for a longer duration before the need to stop and wait for the compressor to replenish the supply of compressed air.Ê This becomes less of a factor when the compressor is of sufficient size to handle the application.
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