Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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FlakeA decorative pigment consisting of flat particles. Usually mica, aluminium or other bright metals, providing special colour effects to the final paint finish. | |
FlakingA serious paint defect characterised by the paint film lifting and eventually falling off of the substrate. | |
Flame PlugCold start device fitted in the inlet manifold on some direct injection diesel engines. | |
Flame TrapIncorporated into the air cleaner unit to prevent the spread of fire caused by fuel igniting in the carburettor if blow back occurs. | |
FlangeFlat face to flat face butted fitting. Method used to secure exhaust system. | |
Flange BoltsBolts that secure a flat face to flat face butted fitting. | |
Flange FittingFlat face to flat face butted fitting. Method used to secure exhaust system. | |
Flare JointA method of connecting pipes, particularly steel brake pipes, where the end of the pipe is deformed to give a concave or convex flare which is secured with a union nut. | |
Flash RustingA surface rust occurring from improper cleaning or exposing bare metal to the air and moisture for too long of a period. | |