Saturday, 20 April 2024, 12:20 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Polarity (Magnetic)Magnetic north and south poles. |
Polarized LightLight that has been filtered so that its rays oscillate only in one direction. |
PoleThe ends of a magnet where the field lines are emitted. |
PolishA specially formulated blend of components designed to remove minor paint surface imperfections, such as fine scratches, light oxidation, water spots, and swirl marks left by the use of rubbing compounds. |
PolishingThe use of polishes, either by hand or machine, to level and provide more gloss to a finish. |
Polishing CompoundA mild abrasive material applied to a vehicle's painted surface which removes minor imperfections with minimal cutting action. Buffing restores film to a high gloss appearance. |
Polishing WaxA combination of wax and polish that contains mild abrasives. The abrasives remove minor paint imperfections. The wax and other ingredients produce a durable, high-gloss finish. |
PollutionProducts or by-products that destroy purity or make environments foul or filthy. |
PolyesterA 2K resin used as the binder for plastic fillers, fibre glass laminations and high-build primers |
Polyester StopperA finer grade 2K plastic filler material used to fill minor imperfections such as pinholes in filler prior to priming. |