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ACT CH32
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acid rain | Rainwater with an acidic 5.6 ph. Acid rain will eat away a paint surface and cause pits |
| buffing window | The short span of time a fresh urethane clearcoat can still be buffed easily |
| burns | Paint defect caused by improper buffing technique. Excessive heat concentrated in a small area can cause the paint to burn or melt |
| color sanding | Removal of surface defects prior to buffing. It is performed with very fine grits or sandpaper |
| compound | The abrasive material used to cut away a very thin layer of paint and expose a smooth |
| compounding | involves the use of an aggressive pad and a coarse abrasive to quickly remove paint defects such as sanding scratches |
| glaze | applied to a paint surface after buffing and polishing. It will fill and hide swirl marks |
| orange peel | A term used to describe an uneven surface texture. Literally looks like a the bumpy surface of an orange. The many small bumps distort light or any image reflected in the panel. |
| paintless dent repair | Involves pushing out |
| polish | A mildly abrasive product used to remove paint defects and bring the shine back to a faded finish |
| polishing | A less aggressive buffing process intended to remove swirl marks made by compounding. Polishing involves the use of a less aggressive pad and a relatively fine abrasive. |
| pull/push method | One of two methods of paintless dent repair. It requires pulling and pushing the tip of the rod against the dent while exerting delicate pressure |
| rub through | The act of buffing too long in one location removes all the paint and exposes the undercoat. This is called rub through. It is a paint defect commonly found on edges |
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