clear-coat
Transparent protective finish
Clear-coat is a transparent protective finish applied over paint, especially on automobiles.
It adds gloss and shields the underlying color from UV damage, oxidation, and minor scratches.
As a verb, to clear-coat is to apply this finish: The body shop clear-coated the hood after repainting it.
Glossy protective coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- finishBring to completion
- polishSmooth by rubbing
buffing · wax · paint protection · UV protection · scratch resistance · gloss · shine · respray
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
polish · buffing · wax · paint protection · UV protection · scratch resistance · gloss · shine · respray · bodywork
varnish
Liquid that dries glossy
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
finish · grain · furniture · woodworking · brush · satin · matte · gloss · hardwood · cabinet
topcoat
Outermost garment layer
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- nail polishCosmetic finger coating
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
shellac · sealant · shine · gloss · UV lamp · salon · pedicure · nail art · hardener · quick-dry
clear-coatbase coat
Initial layer beneath finish
primer coat · undercoat · sealer · filler
clear-coatbare metal
Direct hardware access, unmediated
unfinished · bare · matte finish · raw · uncoated
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