yachtpaint.com Glossary of Terms - P
Alphabetical index of marine painting terms used in the construction, maintenance and repair of boats.
Failure in which paint curls from substrate.
A dipping process for cleaning steel and other metals ; the pickling agent is usually an acid.
Solid colouring agent.
Small blisters resembling 'goose pimples'.
Formation of small holes through the entire thickness of a coating.
Time interval after mixing during which liquid material is usable with no difficulty.
Spot repair painting ; touch up or full coats of paint before rusting starts.
First complete coat of paint of a painting system applied to a surface. Such paints are designed to provide adequate adhesion to new surfaces or are formulated to meet the special requirements of the surfaces.
Surface contour as viewed from edge.
Average distance between tops of peaks and bottom of valleys on the surface.