NATHAN’S VEHICLE CARE GLOSSARY
Automotive Paint
Automotive paint is the layered finish applied to a vehicle body to provide color, appearance and environmental protection.
Automotive Paint at a Glance
- Entity type
- Vehicle exterior system
- Primary purpose
- A modern factory paint system commonly combines primer, colored base coat and transparent clear coat. Each layer performs a different function, and the visible condition depends on the health of the complete system.
- Important limitation
- UV exposure, road salt, bird droppings, mineral deposits, scratches, oxidation and improper washing can reduce gloss or damage the finish.
How Automotive Paint Connects to Vehicle Care
A modern factory paint system commonly combines primer, colored base coat and transparent clear coat. Each layer performs a different function, and the visible condition depends on the health of the complete system.
UV exposure, road salt, bird droppings, mineral deposits, scratches, oxidation and improper washing can reduce gloss or damage the finish.