Terms from the field of painting/coating (Articles)

A

Stripping
Removal of the paint film by dissolving or detaching it with chemicals.

Covering materials
Materials such as, for example, Special papers, films, and adhesive tapes for use in...
To protect parts that are not intended to receive any material coating.


Bleed-off time
The time between two injection cycles to allow the surface to evaporate.
to leave.

Scraping
Smoothing surfaces with razor blades or fine abrasive materials.

Become matte, e.g. B. In the case of basic slags, this refers to the evaporation of volatile substances.
Components of fresh paint layers.


Peeling/Flaking
See under adhesion problems

Settling/Sedimentation
Formation of sediment from heavier components of a paint, such as pigments.
and fillers; therefore, carefully inspect paints before use.
to agitate (see also under sediment formation).

Acrylic resin paints
Synthetic resin paints are based on acrylic acid esters and methacrylic acid esters.
These are produced and then dried physically. They are characterized by speed.
Drying, clarity, lightfastness, and gloss.

Adhesion
The force of attraction between substances. She works in the field of coating technology.
of great importance, as it creates the adhesion.
Underlayers.

Airbrush
Application method for artistic surface design.
with special tools (e.g.,). B. of airbrush guns) and techniques.


Active Pigments
Pigments that form a chemical bond with the binder through saponification.
to achieve, resulting in favorable properties with optimal corrosion protection.
offer, e.g. Lead pigments and zinc chromate.
Blowing.
Forced venting with air nozzles and compressed air during processing.
from water-based residues.
Dissolving
The substrate or the existing paint layer of an object to be painted.
will be caused by the components contained in the paint material used during the topcoat application.
Solvents and diluents added; desirable for plastic substrates.
(good adhesion), but not suitable for old paintwork (the paint layer becomes unusable).


Mixing
Preparing a workable and suitable paint mixture according to the specified
A mixture, typically consisting of base lacquer, hardener, and thinner.


Orange peel effect
A surface imperfection, named after its appearance, which is more or less...
It is prevalent in all types of spray coatings. Due to incorrect injection viscosity,
Injection pressure, room temperature, injection technique, or dilution – this applies to all of these.
Effect appearing as a noticeable paint defect.

Application
The process of applying coating material by brushing, rolling, or spraying.
Diving, rolling, etc. onto objects.

Stirring.
Due to storage, the heavier components of the substance settle at the bottom of the container.
Remove the paint material in layers. You must reload before processing.
to be evenly distributed. Meaningful: Before opening, remove dust from the lid and...
Remove from the can rim. After opening, in the upper, more liquid portion...
Gradually add part of the ingredients, starting with the whisk, to the bottom.
Stir carefully until no sediment remains at the bottom.
is.

Swimming in or out
Coatings with pigments of very different specific weights.
and varying particle size (e.g., blue pastel shades).
tend to swim out. These pigments visibly separate within the container.
or to the surface with its still-fresh paint job. Normally.
This phenomenon can be prevented by adding suitable additives.
However, it is important to: stir thoroughly, and do not dilute too much.
Avoid applying too much product, as this can result in an uneven finish.
Show color or effect.
Fading.
Colorfully pigmented coatings that, when exposed to light,
Moisture or chemicals can cause discoloration or fading, often due to a lack of...
Explained by lightfastness and excessive mixing of white.


Scaling
Destruction of the binder due to chemical or weather-related factors.
Influences. The pigments lose their embedding within the binder, and...
They dissolve from the surface of the paint. The painted surface.
It appears dull, lifeless, and pale.




B

Basic colors A color mixing station (mixing system) consists of basic colors. From these individual...
Basic color tones can be used to create almost all known colors and their variations.
Nuances of the corresponding paint system based on mixing formulas, measured on a scale.
Mix.
Base coat
The base coat is the layer of paint that provides the color and effect in a two-coat paint system.
It needs to be coated with clear varnish for the effect to be visible.
and that the paint finish remains durable. The dry film thickness of the base coat.
amounts to approximately 20 μm in automotive paint applications.

Base paint concentrates
Uni and effect base colors that are part of an automotive paint mixing system, and which
"Unlike typical base colors, these are highly concentrated and were only introduced recently."
The product should be diluted as appropriate for the application.

Spot spraying/Spot coating
Applying a base coat to adjacent areas to adjust the color tone.
Subsequently, a complete coating with clear lacquer is required.


Wetting
The ability of a coating material to spread evenly and without defects on a substrate.
to be distributed. In the case of crater formation, this occurs because... B. indicates a wetting disorder.
caused by contamination such as grease, silicone, wax, etc.


Binders
Are the non-volatile, dissolved components of a paint, which
to bind the pigment particles together and to the substrate. They are drying.
physically or chemically bound, forming a continuous and stable structure.
Paint film.

Blistering
Gas- or liquid-filled inclusions in the paint, formed...
due to insufficiently dried compressed air, hygroscopic materials.
(Salts, hand sweat) damp or porous surfaces.

Bleeding / Saturation
Penetrating / Soaking through. Exploring the components of the subsurface of a...
Painting. It can lead to the formation of stains. B. due to inadequately set.
2K filler or tar-containing surfaces. Solution: Insulate the underlying surface.
with suitable, non-reactive materials.

Sediment formation
Also known as sedimentation. "Due to a higher concentration of pigments and fillers."
They gradually sink to the ground over time. Anti-settling agents are used in paints to...
"Filler and putty materials typically have a long shelf life." On.
Spritzkonsistenz: Diluted coating materials should be used immediately.
will become, as the low viscosity prevents the formation of sediment.
can. Products that have been sitting undisturbed for too long can be difficult to mix properly.
verschandeln paint finishes cannot then be guaranteed.





D

Topcoat The final layer of paint that protects the entire paint system from external
Influence protects and makes you resilient. Regarding vehicle paint jobs.
This dried layer has a thickness in the range of approximately 50 micrometers.

Opacity
Properties of a pigmented material that affect color or color differences.
to cover the underground area. Poor coverage can be caused by inadequate...
It may be due to excessive agitation or over-dilution.
White or pastel colors typically have high opacity.
Clear coats and stain colors have little to no opacity. Color tones,
which can only be produced using a high proportion of glazing pigments.
allow, but only have low coverage. Low hiding power is allowed.
should not result in an overly thick layer of paint, but rather should be achieved through the use of appropriately tinted...
Raw material balanced.

Diffusion
Penetration or permeation of gaseous, liquid, or solid substances.
into surrounding or adjacent layers, e.g. Perfusion or moisture exchange.
between the coated surface and the atmosphere, beneficial in...
water-containing coatings and substrates, unfavorable for...
Corrosion protection.
Curing
Phase of drying of a coating through physical and/or chemical means.
Reaction in its entirety. Essentially, that's the chemistry.
Interconnection in 2K coatings, and the absorption of air and oxygen (oxidation) during the process.
Alkyd resin paints, through the evaporation of the solvent in nitro paints, through...
Evaporation of the solvent in dispersion paints. Often, the curing process...
a coating material that is a combination of several of the above-mentioned components.
Processes.

Sanding
Sanding, from preparing for painting to reaching the underlying layer.
or areas that extend down to the underlying layer, often unintentionally, because...
it can lead to edge marking due to the solvents penetrating during direct top coating.
can lead to. Therefore, facets should generally be...
can be filled or primed.



E

Effect paints
Description of paint materials that exhibit different appearances at different viewing angles.
they each create a different visual surface impression. The.
The most well-known types of effect paints include metallic paints, pearlescent paints, and nacre paints, as well as hammer-tone paints.
Crinkle, wrinkle, and shrink lacquers. Baking lacquer . Baking: Drying of series lacquers whose binders only harden under the influence of heat.
react chemically with each other, generally within a certain temperature range.
from 80 °C to 300 °C. The burn-in times range from 1 minute.
and 1 hour. Burnt enamel paints are very impact-resistant and are not coating paints.
Heat-accelerated drying of conventional repair paint material.
Up to
80 °C, it is often incorrectly referred to as "burn-in."


Single-component paints
Paints that, without the addition of a hardener, cure at room temperature or Oven drying.
harden. They can be processed directly from the container.


Blushing
Loss of gloss in the paint film during drying. A sudden idea.
Applause or approval often results from reworking items that have not completely dried.
Underlying materials (putty, filler) that have not been completely removed.
Does the evaporation of volatile components result in a thinner final layer?
have achieved. The surfaces of these samples, which have not yet fully evaporated.
The initial materials appear smooth and even after grinding.
they then lose volume and shrink after the topcoat is applied.
into grinding marks, or into small imperfections in the surface.


Single-layer coating
A topcoat system consisting of only one color- or effect-giving, final layer.
The paint layer is built up.

Adjusting additives
Commonly referred to as diluents. They are liquids that...
the coating material, in addition to the actual solvents, serves as a...
Bring the workable viscosity to the desired level. The evaporation rate.
The solvents contained in an adjusting additive influence the flow behavior.
Costume design, film education, and resilience training. The adjustment supplements.
must be part of the system used and applied to the coating material.
to be voted on.

Elasticity
It is the property of substances, after the cessation of an external force.
to return to its original form. In vehicle painting.
The elasticity plays a significant role, as the bodywork is subjected to stresses.
exposed to rockfall, vibrations, and alternating heat and cold.
is. In particular, painted plastic parts must be handled with care due to their flexibility.
possess a higher degree of elasticity compared to conventional sheet metal coatings.


Electrodeposition coating (EDC), electrophoresis
The electrophoretic coating of the car body is a painting process in the
Diving procedures. The diving pool is coated with a water-based paint.
filled. To the workpiece to be painted, and to the wall of the...
A negative DC voltage is applied to the immersion electrode. During cataphoresis.
Is the basin positive and the body negative, or vice versa, in the case of anodizing?
The pool was negatively charged, while the body was positively charged. In the emerging...
Under the influence of an electric field, the paint particles migrate to the workpiece and deposit there.
it is found there, including in cavities and interior spaces, and is insoluble in water.
Start the movie. The thickness of the dried layer is approximately 20 micrometers.
Subsequently, excess material is removed from the workpiece.
washed away and the paint baked in.

Emission
Release or emission of substances, energies, or radiations from a source.
to the environment, (e.g., Noise and soot) into the air.

Degrease
Fat, oil, and wax residues impair adhesion.
of the following coating structure and are achieved through degreasing baths or spray systems.
washed with appropriate cleaning and dispersing agents. Finally,
In conclusion,
Ultimately,
Lastly,
To conclude,
In summary,
Concluding remarks,
Concluding thoughts.
The cleaning agents must be rinsed off thoroughly.


Demixing
Unintentional separation of pigments from each other or from the binder,
due to excessive or unsuitable diluent, prolonged storage,
High pigment volume/weight can occur.

Epoxy resins
This type of binder can be used in coating technology for baking enamels,
air-drying and oven-drying systems, but particularly advantageous for...
Apply reaction products, such as primers or fillers. They draw.
characterized by exceptional adhesion and elasticity.
Abrasion resistance and resistance to water, oil, and alkalis.
Solvents.

ESTA (Electrostatic Coating)
ESTA operates on the principle: An electric field is generated between a special
The spray nozzle and the object to be painted are charged with direct current.
in which they are electrically charged with opposite polarities. The pronounced, delicate.
Paint particles in an electric field are attracted to the object and, as a result, adhere to it.
the lines of force and impact the object. Since the electric field...
The object to be painted is completely enclosed, and it will also be coated on the...
Back coated (circumference). The advantages of this method include the low...
Spray mist formation and a uniformly even coating application.





F

Color
Color is only a sensory impression mediated by the eye. Color is determined by...
Hue, saturation, and brightness are indicated. In common usage.
"Does the word 'Farbe' have different meanings? For example, it can refer to a quick-drying coating material."
dry, colored powders (pigments) and the dry lacquer.
Color pigments Designation for insoluble, solid color bodies, in contrast to
Regarding soluble organic dyes and pigments. See.
also unter Pigments

Dyes
Organic colorants, soluble in solvents or binders.
Form (dye). They are used, among other things, in textile and leather dyeing.
inserted.

Solid content
After the evaporation of all volatile components (dilution-
The solids content of a coating refers to the percentage of the coating that remains after the evaporation of solvents and other volatile components.
The higher the solids content, the higher it is.
"Filling capacity and, consequently, a lower dilution rate."
Solvent content. The value is given as a percentage of the weight of the ready-to-inject material.
Blend. Coating materials are categorized into groups:
A "Low-Solid" (LS) standard material has a normal solids content.

Medium-Solid (MS) material with a medium solids content
High-Solid (HS) material has a high solids content
Very-High-Solid (VHS) material has a very high solids content


Film former
The non-volatile, soluble component (essentially the binder)
a binder in a paint that connects the pigment particles and, through physical means...
or chemical drying forms a continuous coating film. Pigments.
And fillers are not film-forming agents, but they are components of the film.


Film thickness
The thickness of a coating film, measured in µm (1/1000 mm). One must.
distinguish by:
The dry film thickness is the thickness after the volatile components have evaporated.
remaining coating film (dry film).
The wet film thickness refers to the thickness of the freshly applied layer.
Uncured coating (wet film).


Flash point
The lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid can ignite.
Vapors are formed (see also hazard classes).

Flow behavior
A property of a coating material that describes its tendency to continue flowing after application.


Volatile components
Solvents and thinners that evaporate during the drying of a coating.
are referred to as volatile components.

Füller
It has several tasks to fulfill. Mainly, he needs to do small...
Fill and cover imperfections such as scratches, pores, and fine lines.
He needs to establish communication and a connection with the underground network. Furthermore.
It should be easily sandable, and it shouldn't lose its fullness or volume.
to ensure that the topcoat maintains its surface finish later.
and does not support. Füllstoffe can be one-component or multi-component.
Two-component systems based on various binder technologies.
be.

Fillers
They are finely divided, insoluble substances, mainly increasing the solid content.
components that increase the properties of a coating material. They are of no use whatsoever.
not only as a cheap filler, but also have other desirable properties.
Features such as improved grindability, strength, and adhesion.
of specific gravity and corrosion protection. You can also create surface effects.
How to create
structure and texture effects.
Functional layers
Coating layers that, for example, serve as corrosion protection, filler, or adhesion promoter.
etc. serve and fulfill their specific function within a coating system.





G

Container
A closable container used for transporting coating materials.
and are sold (in cans, buckets, cartridges, or pails). Package sizes.
and quantity specifications apply per container.
Hazard classes Hazard class group A includes all flammable, water-insoluble substances.
Fluids:
AI: Flash point below +21 °C
AII: Flash point from +21 °C to +55 °C
AIII: Flash point from +55 °C to
00 °C
Hazard class B includes all flammable liquids that have a flash point at or above

5 °C and are miscible with water in any ratio, and have a flash point.
Keep it at +21 °C or higher.

Gloss
Gloss is the property of surfaces to reflect light more or less strongly.
to reflect. Coatings applied to smooth surfaces using binders with a high solids content.
Paints are usually glossy. Gloss is important in coating technology.
divided into gloss levels according to DIN: high gloss, gloss, satin gloss.
Matte, satin matte.
Primer. Also known as a primer. The main function of a primer is to...
Ensuring adhesion between the substrate and the subsequent layers of paint.
The appropriate primer must be selected based on the type of surface to be coated.
will be. She is the first coating in the series and fulfills its purpose.
multiple functions: corrosion protection (on metals), adhesion promotion (specifically...
onto plastics), reducing the absorbency of the substrate (on
Filling materials), insulation against substances in the substrate, or...
the following coatings. Combination materials are often used.
Okay, bitte gib mir den deutschen Text, den du übersetzt haben möchtest. Base filler, also known to also have a filling property.
to exhibit.




H

Adhesion defects
Delamination of the coating film from the substrate due to insufficient adhesion. Causes.
Possible causes of liability issues include: using unsuitable...
Materials, faulty surface preparation, incorrect application.
of the materials.
Hardness Resistance of a coating to mechanical stress, which can be measured using various
Testing procedures are being determined.

Hardener
Chemical substances for introduction or Accelerating the curing process.
(Networking). "For multi-component materials, the hardener must always be..."
added in the prescribed ratio so that they achieve the desired result.
Properties are retained.

Resins
Solid or semi-solid, sticky, and solvent-soluble raw materials for coatings.
There are natural resins that come from plant or animal sources, such as amber.
Rosin, copaiba, shellac. Resin materials such as vinyl resin and acrylic resin,
Styrene resin, polyester resin, alkyd resin, polyurethane resin, and epoxy resin are...
"including the most important resins used in the production of binders for coatings."

High-Solid paints (HS paints)
Paint materials with a high solids content.
Cavity preservation
Coatings applied to car body cavities to prevent corrosion damage.
The material, typically wax-based, is applied hot (for manufacturing) or cold (for repairs).
introduced either by flooding or using specialized pistols. Cavity sealing.
Does not harden, has excellent creeping properties, corrosion-inhibiting, water-penetrating.
and has good adhesion.

HVLP gun
With a high transfer rate (High Volume) and low spray nozzle pressure.
(Low-pressure) modern spray gun for material-efficient and mist-reducing applications.
Painting with a high quality standard.

Hygroscopic
A property of a material that is often problematic in coating technology.
To absorb moisture or water (e.g.,). B. in the case of polyester materials).





I

Immission
Perception or disturbance caused by noises, gases, or odors.
"from the environment surrounding an emitting source (see..."
also emission).

Irreversible
Property of materials that, after drying, cannot be reversed by any means.
They are soluble in their own solvents. IR emitters
Devices that emit infrared radiation (heat radiation), usually powered by electricity.
Device. Heat transfer occurs here through radiation and...
not via wireless. "The infrared radiation causes a forced..."
The energy-saving drying of the paint film starts from the bottom layer.
In automotive paint applications, mainly medium-wave radiation is used (it emits...).
dark red), and short-wavelength emitters (these glow bright red to orange).
inserted.





K

Capillarity
Ability of fine and very fine hair-like tubes (pores) to become wetted.
To absorb liquids. The absorbency of cleaning cloths.
or the ability of cavity wax to creep into body seams is due to...
This effect is based on.

Clear coats
Unpigmented topcoats with no hiding power. In vehicle painting.
primarily used as a final coat in multi-layer paint systems.
(Water-based paints, metallic finishes, pearlescent colors, etc.) for sealing and highlighting.
of the effect. Cohesion
Within solid (large), liquid (medium), or gaseous.
In substances (or, more accurately, in materials with very little substance), cohesion is the force that holds them together.
the components (molecules).

Corrosion
The destruction of metals due to chemical or electrochemical influences.
Weather.) Chemical exposure, contact between different metals under influence.
(due to humidity). Corrosion in iron and steel manifests as...
Rust, the prevention of which is a key function of painting.


Curls
Lifting of the primer layer due to penetration of solvents during
insufficiently dried or removable old paint coatings.
Cracking or crazing in polyurethane coatings can occur during drying due to...
applied too thickly, dried too quickly, or made with unsuitable materials.


KTL (Cathodic Electrophoretic Deposition)
In this type of electrophoretic coating, the positively charged film-forming material migrates.
(Primer) adheres to the negatively charged body and bonds there in a...
apply a uniform, thin coating of paint. The advantage of this KTL is...
is in better condition (good corrosion protection of body cavities).
Welds, seams, and edges. Furthermore, it offers excellent corrosion protection.
with a thin coating thickness.

Synthetic resin paints
Previously, a paint system based on alkyd resins was used in automotive coatings.
which is processed as a one-component system, has good impact resistance, and lasts longer.
dries as a 2K material. It is still used in truck paint today.





L

Resins
Film-forming substances consisting of natural or synthetic resins. You are the most important.
Basic components of paints and coatings, and how they determine their gloss, hardness, and other properties.
Features. In automotive paint, among other things, Acrylic resins, polyester resins,
Epoxy resins and alkyd resins are used.

Painting line
Complete industrial painting system, from pretreatment to drying.
In this process, almost exclusively automated systems are used for handling the workpieces.
to be deployed. The coating and drying processes used in this process are...
very different. Coating methods can include: powder coating.
Flooding, dipping, rolling, coating, electrostatic spraying, conventional.
High-pressure sprayers and other equipment. Paint sludge. The paint mist generated during spray painting in coating systems is...
absorbed into walls and floors by water cycles.
later separated from the water by coagulation (precipitation). The.
The separated particles are called lacquer sludge. You can.
can be partially reused (possible with primers) or must be.
can be disposed of by burning or landfilling.

Coating systems
Coordinated materials from pre-treatment to clear coat.
for lacquer coatings. Sure, I can help you with that. Please provide the text you would like me to translate from German to English.
(Raw materials, base paints, hardeners, thinners, additives)
a manufacturer's product is used to achieve the desired properties.
to maintain the paint build-up.

Storage stability
Indication of the time period during which a material can be stored until processing without any loss of quality.
can be stored.

Lightfastness
Resistance of white and colored pigments to light, i.e. UV rays.
under the influence of which they either fade, darken, or change their.
Can change the hue. Here's the translation:

"In addition, with acrylic lacquers, there is..."
or a less pronounced tendency to yellowing and aging of the binder. Despite.
There is no such thing as a pigment with absolute lightfastness; the highest lightfastness grades indicate a very high resistance to fading.


Solvents
Substances that can dissolve binders without causing chemical changes.
They evaporate completely, leaving no residue.

Solutions
A uniform, stable, and finest mixture of substances.
among each other. The substances are often distributed down to the molecular level.
"They are difficult to separate using filters." The components can be solid,
It can be liquid, gaseous, or a combination of both.





M

Medium Solid
A coating material with a medium solids content

Metallic/Metallic effect
Pigments combined with dyes and the addition of aluminum particles result in...
Metallic surface effects. Metallized effect paints can only be applied in the...
Spraying processes involve different techniques and result in varying outcomes.
Nuances. The color and effect are only fully realized under a layer of clear coat.
Final appearance.
Metamerism Color variation in seemingly identical shades (e.g., Compare original paint finishes.
for the repair coating), which can only be detected under various light sources.
(Daylight and artificial light) become more or less visible. The cause is...
a different pigment composition in the repair paint compared to the original paint.

Micrometers (µm)
Unit of measurement, in this case for the thickness of paint layers.
1 micrometer (1µm) = 1/1000 mm

Mixing formulas
Tables with weight specifications for mixing base colors, etc. Mixed base lacquer concentrates.
from a color mixing station for producing automotive refinish paints. One is.
capable of selecting from a range of approximately 6 out of 50 base colors.
almost all of the color shades known in automotive paint can be reproduced with a color mixing system.
(To produce) tens of thousands with very high precision. There are often several nuances.
(lighter, darker, grayer, bluer, redder, etc.) shade for adjustment.
available to complement the existing paint finish.

Mixing paint
Mixing base colors or Mixed base coatings concentrates for the production of paint colors.
from mixed formulas.




N

Nitrocellulose lacquers
A combination of nitrocellulose lacquers and alkyd resins. In the early days of automotive painting.
used. It has improved properties, such as more shine, volume, and elasticity.
and weather resistance compared to the pure nitrocellulose lacquers used previously.


Nuance
Slightly adjusting an existing paint color tone to match.
to the existing paint finish. Nuancing requires a lot of experience and a good eye.
ahead of the painter.



O
Surface defect
Damage to the topcoat finish caused by craters, pits, contamination, etc.
Structure. Cause: faulty materials, materials processed incorrectly.
Poor working conditions and inadequate preparation.


Oven drying
Accelerated drying, or Curing of coatings at elevated temperatures.
Temperature in drying ovens or combination painting booths. In vehicle paint repair.
Temperatures of 60°C are used for drying during the factory painting process.
The temperatures are higher for unpainted car bodies.

Osmosis Migration of substances (e.g. moisture) in for these permeable
Coating films. Here's the translation:

"The following are instances of corrosion under paint coatings, especially when..."
Salt residues are present on the underground surface.



P

Passivation
Corrosion-inhibiting pretreatment of a metallic surface by means of, for example,
Phosphating, galvanizing, chromating, or application of rust-inhibiting primers.


Pigments
Color- and effect-giving solid particles (colorants) of a coating. She.
are insoluble in solvents and binders, and often have other properties as well.
Tasks of the paint film include properties such as opacity, drying time, durability, and corrosion protection.
They can be of natural origin, but today they are often produced chemically.
manufactured.

Powder coatings Powder coatings are solvent-free coatings that are applied electrostatically in powder form.
can be applied with minimal material waste and then, subsequently...
Heat applied to the workpiece in a drying tunnel dissipates.
and cure. This results in smooth, solvent-resistant surfaces.
Coatings in high thicknesses.



R

Ready-Mix
Mixed by the paint manufacturer from several different shades.
Topcoat. It is supplied as a series coating in 2K acrylic lacquer and as a base coat.


Reversible
Physically drying materials that, after drying, are removed by their own
Solvents can be reabsorbed or dissolved again.




S
Layer thickness
Thickness of a dried, complete coating system, which...
It is composed of the individual layers of paint. It is done with specialized equipment.
measured in micrometers and consists of the non-volatile components.
of the coating materials.

Silicone craters
Crater-shaped depressions (flow defects) in the topcoat layer.
caused by oil, wax, grease, or silicone residues.
on the coated surface, in the paint or plaster material, or in the.
Compressed air.

Spray passes A uniform, opaque, sufficiently strong layer of paint.
It is often not possible to achieve this in a single application when using a spray method. Sure.
Depending on the material, multiple injection cycles are performed according to the specified cooling times.
required per coat of paint applied.



T

Thixotropic
Property of liquids that exhibit a decrease in viscosity under shear stress (e.g., brushing, rolling).
(Spraying, stirring, shaking) from a solid to a liquid state.
Transition to a state and, after settling, return to a gel state.
relapse. This allows for higher order volumes without delays.
of the material is possible, and the amount of sediment formation in the container is lower.


Pot life
The period during which a two-component material, after being mixed, retains its properties.
can be processed without compromising its quality or causing processing disadvantages.
to enter into.



V
Diluents
Liquids used to adjust the processing viscosity of coating materials.
Here's the translation:

"In this case, water (VE water, used in vehicle paint) is used for..."
Water-dilutable materials and solvent mixtures for solvent-based applications.
Coating materials. To achieve a reliable coating result, it is necessary to...
"It is crucial to strictly adhere to the dilution instructions specified in the processing guidelines."
because dilutions affect the drying process and subsequent [results/stages].
Properties of the coating.

Orange peel
Orange peel occurs due to the drying of spray mist during the base coat application (can

They can also occur in other materials.
Causes in conventional paints include excessively high temperatures and insufficient dilution.
Excessive injection pressure, a nozzle that is too small, and also applies to water-based slags.
Low humidity Defect-causing agent
Addition of inexpensive substances to components of filler and coating materials.
without negatively affecting its properties or quality.


VE-Water
Water-based materials used in vehicle painting.
Should only be used with fully demineralized water for viscosity adjustment.
to be diluted. "Tap water is unsuitable because it contains certain components."
contains elements that negatively affect the material (e.g., bubble formation).
durch salts).

Viscosity
General term for degrees of fluidity, ranging from low viscosity (thin).
from low viscosity to high viscosity. She is used in coating materials with a...
DIN-compliant beakers measured in seconds and with dilutions (adjustable additives).
posted.




W

Wash primer
Thin, non-covering initial coating for metals, also known as a primer.
named, which exhibits liability-enhancing and corrosion-inhibiting properties.
Mostly based on a two-component system.

Water stains
After the evaporated water has dripped, marks are preferably visible on surfaces that are still
"The outlines of the former [something] are permanently visible on incompletely cured coatings."
Drops as visible elevations. Only through grinding and polishing can...
Water-based coatings are being removed.
Water-based lacquers . These are water-soluble materials. Your application.
"You can find them in water-based slags, fillers, and various other raw materials."
adjusted and made processable with fully demineralized water (VE-water).
will be. Although these materials are water-soluble, they contain...
However, it may contain up to 10% solvent. Water-based coatings are also used in the topcoat category.
available, but are becoming less common due to longer dry periods and unusual weather patterns.
Processing properties are not yet widely used.