topcoating
Outermost protective application
Topcoating is the process of applying a final protective or decorative layer to a surface.
In painting and finishing, the topcoat goes over primer or base coats to provide durability, gloss, or weather resistance: The car is ready for topcoating.
The term appears in manufacturing, woodworking, and automotive contexts.
Liquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- enamelHard glossy coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
sealer · urethane · acrylic · epoxy · clearcoat · primer · resin · latex
Smooth and shiny
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- semi-glossPartially reflective coating
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
sheen · lustrous · flat · high-gloss · smooth · textured · metallic · pearlescent
Dispersing liquid as mist
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- dippingBrief immersion action
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
buffing · polishing · drying · curing · leveling · thinning · layering · priming
Gap-blocking substance
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
durable · weatherproof · waterproof · chemical-resistant · abrasion-resistant · anti-chip · fade-resistant
Relating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- marineRelating to the sea
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
electrostatic · OEM · refinishing · mil-spec · architectural
varnish
Liquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- enamelHard glossy coating
shellac · sealer · urethane · acrylic · epoxy · clearcoat · primer · resin · latex · oil-based
glossy
Smooth and shiny
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- semi-glossPartially reflective coating
eggshell · sheen · lustrous · flat · high-gloss · smooth · textured · metallic · pearlescent · candy
spraying
Dispersing liquid as mist
sanding · buffing · polishing · drying · curing · leveling · thinning · layering · priming · masking
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
corrosion-resistant · durable · weatherproof · waterproof · chemical-resistant · abrasion-resistant · anti-chip · fade-resistant
automotive
Relating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- marineRelating to the sea
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
galvanizing · electrostatic · OEM · refinishing · mil-spec · architectural
topcoatingpriming
Making ready beforehand
undercoating · primer · primer coat · base coat · undercoat
topcoatingstripping
Removing outer layers
sanding · paint removal · abrading · paint stripping · descaling
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