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Abrade

Brian Blue — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:40:08 +0000

A term that describes the etching of a surface to provide a suitable key before painting. This can be carried out by hand using abrasive wet or dry carborundum paper, sandpaper or mechanical means by way of grit\sand blasting.

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Abrasive Resistance

Brian Blue — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:04:55 +0000

Abrasive resistance.
Resistance to a coating being able to withstand constant friction/rubbing.

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Abrasives

Brian Blue — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:30:21 +0000

Materials used for the preparation of surfaces generally relate to agents used for blast cleaning, such as copper, slag, steel grit/shot carborundum; glass paper – waterproof carborundum paper/cloth is also included within this description.

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Absorption

Brian Blue — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:40:45 +0000

The taking in of liquid into a new surface such as brick, concrete, timber, plaster. On new work absorption of the first coat of material into the surface is required as a primer/sealer coat to provide maximum adhesion for subsequent coats.

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Accelerated Weather Testing

Brian Blue — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:23:25 +0000

External weathering test bed to establish the durability of paint coatings.

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Accelerated Weathering

Brian Blue — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:26:47 +0000

A laboratory test method used to simulate the exterior performance properties of paint coatings by passing coated panels through a cycle of lights, heat and wetness. There is no standard performance test and manufacturers use different cycles.

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Accelerator

Brian Blue — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:27:51 +0000

Also known as Activator or Catalyst – a material which accelerates the curing/hardening of certain types of coatings, e.g. epoxy-polyamine. Can also be used to accelerate the hardening of concrete (see Hardener).

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Acetone

Brian Blue — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:25:56 +0000

An organic solvent – Dimethyl Ketone used in certain types of lacquers for car refinishing.

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Achromatic Colours

Brian Blue — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:24:56 +0000

White, grey and black. See ‘colour’

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Acid:

Brian Blue — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:54:08 +0000

Compound of hydrogen and another element or elements. Can be neutralized by alkalis.

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