Spotting

Defect in painted surface normally a slight difference in gloss or colour over small areas.

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Spray Cap

Front section of a spray gun, (see Spray Nozzle).

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Spray Gun

Method of applying liquids.

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Spray Mist

Spray dust within the atmosphere, (also spray fog).

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Spray Pattern

Configuration of sprayed material with the gun held steady.

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Spreading Rate

The area covered by a given quantity of material at a specific film thickness, wet or dry.

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Stabilising Solution

Stabilising Solution is a low viscosity clear or slightly tinted oil based coating for consolidating powdery surfaces ready for overcoating with water or oil based paints.

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Stain/Staining

Discolouration of a paint coating : a solution of a dye or colouring material.

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Stainers

Coloured pigments in paste form.

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Stand Oil

A drying oil which offers a tougher film when dry, in comparison with a blown-oil.

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