Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Flexible AdditiveA substance added to paint to improve its performance characteristics, such as impact resistance, flexibility, and elasticity when applied to plastic or flexible substrates. | |
FlexingAnother word for bending. | |
FlipThe change in value, hue, and chroma of a metallic or pearl car finish when it is viewed from different angles. | |
Flip-toneThe colour perceived by the brain when a painted surface is viewed from an acute angle (i.e. less than 90°). - the more acute the angle, the less amount of light reflection occurs, giving an impression that the colour is darker | |
FlitchA longitudinal cut | |
Flitch PanelStructural panel of vehicle body on sides of engine. | |
FloatA buoyant component used to indicate or control fluid levels. In a carburettor used with a needle valve to control the petrol level in the float chamber. | |
Float ChamberPart of carburettor holding petrol at a controlled level. | |
FloatingThe tendency of pigment particles in a wet paint film to separate from one another and concentrate in particular areas, resulting in a 'patchy' finish | |