overcoating

Protective surface layer

Overcoating is a coating applied over an existing finish or layer, common in painting, printing, and manufacturing.

A protective overcoating shields underlying surfaces from wear or damage.

The term also refers to fabric used for making overcoats: a bolt of fine wool overcoating.

fabric

wool

Sheared animal fiber

gabardine · worsted · serge · flannel · mohair · alpaca · merino · felted · twill · heavyweight

industrial

plating

Surface metal application

varnish · enamel · finish · protective · corrosion-resistant · galvanizing · anodizing · electroplating · zinc

garment

topcoat

Outermost garment layer

peacoat · trench · covert · raglan · wrap · duster · frock · tailoring · bespoke · lining

Opposites
coating layer position

overcoatingundercoating

Protective vehicle underbody layer

undercoat · primer · priming · base coat · primer coat

coating action

overcoatingstripping

Removing outer layers

paint removal · sanding · exposing · paint stripping · abrading

Family

coat, coating, coated, overcoat, coats, coatings, overcoats, undercoat, uncoated

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G