R 3500 P/U 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN W 4-bbl (1988)
panel(s) that can be used as a starting/
stopping point when making a repair.
Clearcoat:
A clear topcoat required to cover a color basecoat.
DELAMINATION:
Loss of adhesion between
one coat of paint to succeeding coats or
coatings. Ultraviolet DELAMINATION is between
the E coat (ELPO) and color topcoat(s).
ELPO:
(Electrocoating or "E" coat):
The process by which electrically
charged primer is plated on conductive
surfaces of an opposite charge. This
process provides outstanding corrosion
resistance.
Guidecoat:
A light coat (almost overspray)
of color applied over primer
surfacer prior to wetsanding to
highlight any low spots.
Insert Color:
The secondary two-tone color between the break
line and body side molding.
Monocoat:
A color topcoat that does not require a clearcoat.
Primer:
The coating applied to a properly
prepared substrate (bare
metal) to give adhesion, corrosion
and chemical resistance.
Primer Sealer:
An undercoat that provides
maximum adhesion. color coating
and corrosion protection.
Primer Surfacer:
An undercoat used to fill imperfections,
with primer qualities, that must
be sanded.
Refinish:
The act of replacing a painted
surface, usually undercoat and
topcoat.
Scuff Sand:
A method of sanding a painted
surface using a fine grit sandpaper
to promote paint adhesion.
Topcoat:
A finish material over an undercoat
material.
Ultraviolet Light:
The portion of the spectrum of
light which can cause fading of
paint. It is located below the visible
part of the spectrum.
V.O.C.:
"Volatile Organic Compound"
or "Volatile Organic Content"
relates to certain emission
requirements in specific areas
of the country.