undercoater
First coat applier
An undercoater is a person or device that applies an undercoat—a base layer of paint or protective coating beneath the visible finish.
In automotive contexts, an undercoater sprays rust-preventive sealant onto a vehicle's underside: The dealership sent the car to the undercoater before delivery.
Foundational paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- surfacerFills before final coat
- fillerSubstance closing gaps
leveling · opacity · coverage · binders · resins · viscosity · pigmentation · curing
Bristled cleaning tool
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- sprayerDevice dispersing liquid droplets
- gunProjectile-launching weapon
nozzle · mixing · stirring · straining · thinning · thinner · masking · ventilation
Withstands oxidation and decay
- rustproofingTreating metal against decay
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
basecoat
Foundational paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- surfacerFills before final coat
filler · leveling · opacity · coverage · binders · resins · viscosity · pigmentation · curing · drying
brush
Bristled cleaning tool
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- sprayerDevice dispersing liquid droplets
gun · nozzle · mixing · stirring · straining · thinning · thinner · masking · ventilation · feathering
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- rustproofingTreating metal against decay
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
weatherproofing · preservation · encapsulation · cathodic · anodizing
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
- scuffingSurface abrasion from friction
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
wiping · etching · putty · filler · masking · dusting · stripping · abrading · featheredge
panel
Distinct flat section
- fenderProtective wheel housing
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface