Used to describe the unintentional action of one component rubbing against another.

The degradation of a paint film by gradual erosion of the binder, typically due to weathering. It is common in ageing red finishes and is characterized by a pinkish haze and loose pigment particles on the surface of the paint

A soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now more often made from sheepskin.

A part of a fuel evaporative (EVAP) system. The charcoal absorbs petrol vapour during fuel tank venting and returns the fuel to a reverse air flow and into the engine under specific conditions.

See charge rate.

Process of building up the level of charge in a battery or capacitor.

The recommended rate of charge for a battery. Usually one tenth of the amps in the Amp hour rate for one and a half times the hours for a fully discharged battery.

Structural lower part of a vehicle to which the running gear and body are attached. The true chassis is now evident only in larger vehicles.

A one way valve, using a plate or ball and spring, that permits fluid flow in one direction only. Used in hydraulic systems to retain a residual pressure.

A type of paint film defect in which cracks in the film begin at the surface and progress downward. The result is usually a straight v-shaped crack which is narrower at the bottom than the top.

A checksum is a count of the number of bits in a transmission unit that is included with the unit so that the receiver can check to see whether the same number of bits arrived. If the counts match, then one can assume that the complete transmission was received.

A reaction between atoms that causes a force such as to create a bond.

A respirator which uses a cartridge containing various chemical substances to purify inhaled air of certain gases and vapours.

Spotty discolouration of the topcoat sometimes caused by environmental conditions (acid rain, tree sap, etc.) It can also be caused by improper activation of body filler which leads to staining in the subsequent layers of topcoat.

A process that uses chemical to bring about a change in something.

Description of an integrated circuit where the circuit is built on a silicon chip.

Small flakes of a finish losing adhesion from the substrate. Usually caused by the impact of stones or hard objects.

A restriction in a carburettor. The term is used to describe either the venturi as in single or twin choke carburettor, or for the cold start device.

The butterfly type valve that restricts the flow of air.

An electronic circuit or unit that switches a supply on and off rapidly.

The level of saturation or intensity and richness of a colour. De-saturated or "dirty" colours have less chroma; saturated or "clean" colours have more chroma.

A chemical compound used as a component in primers to provide corrosion protection to metal.

Newly manufactured vehicle bodies are completely immersed in a chromic acid solution after zinc or iron phosphating to passivate the metal at the base of cracks and pinholes in the phosphate. Chromate rinsing, as used in modern mass-production paint preparation, will greatly increase corrosion resistance.