Sunday, 28 April 2024, 3:36 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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ShadeVariation of a colour. A colour that is basically blue can have a red shade or yellow shade as well as being blue. Shade is also called tone or undertone, since it describes the subtle tone of a colour. |
ShampooA cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair – or a car! |
SheenThe gloss or flatness of a film when viewed at a low angle. |
Sheer ForceA force that tends to sheer or cut something much like the action of scissors. |
Sheet Moulded CompoundFibreglass or thermoplastic plastic material moulded to shape and used as an outer panel on a vehicle. |
Shell BearingsPlain bearing formed from two interlocking and abutting thin walled semi-circular cups. |
Shift ForkA fork that acts on, and moves a gear selector. |
Shift RingPart of a gear selector mechanism. |
Shift RodA simple rod that connects the gear change lever to the gearbox. |
Shift ShaftA shaft that is used as part of a gearshift / gear changing mechanism. |