Glossary “surface texture” Definition:
Measurements of the roughness or smoothness of a surface are rated on the ANSI scale.

Glossary “surface thermometer” Definition:
When using a paint drying room, it measures panel temperatures to prevent overheating damage.

Glossary “surface waviness” Definition:
A measurement of an area’s general levelness or trueness.

Glossary “surface temperature thermometer” Definition:
Used to measure the temperature of the surface to be painted and the material to be used on the vehicle.

Glossary “surface low spot” Definition:
An area that shows up when sanding will not remove the guide coat.

Glossary “surface roughness indicator” Definition:
Electrical instrument that measures the surface roughness by running a diamond stylus over the surface of the metal.

Glossary “surface quench” Definition:
Condition where the surface area of a combustion chamber cools the A/F mixture, restricting combustion.

Glossary “surface finish” Definition:
Roughness or smoothness of a surface.

Glossary “surface high spot” Definition:
An area that shows up when sanding, it quickly cuts through the guide coat.

Glossary “surface ignition” Definition:
Ignition of the air/fuel mixture in a combustion chamber by heated metal or carbon deposits.

Glossary “surface inspection” Definition:
Examining the old body surface condition before preparing it for new paint.

Glossary “surface loading” Definition:
Transfer of pressure as one part acts on another.

Glossary “surface filter” Definition:
Filter that traps contaminants on its surface. Screen and paper filters are types of surface filters.

Glossary “surface evaluation” Definition:
Close inspection of the old paint to determine its condition.

Glossary “surface charge” Definition:
Charge on the surface of the battery plates.