hard coat
Protective outer layer
Hard coat refers to a durable protective finish applied to surfaces, especially eyeglass lenses and optical equipment, to resist scratching: These lenses come with a hard coat that protects against everyday wear.
The term also appears in construction for a type of stucco finish applied in multiple layers for exterior walls.
- enamelHard glossy coating
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- shellacResinous wood coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
glaze · finish · durable · protective · UV protection · resin · epoxy · scratch-resistant · glossy · topcoat · polyurethane · acrylic · weatherproof · automotive · auto body · clear · tough · layer