GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR PROMOBILE DETAILING NW
Carnauba Wax
Provides short-term (3-6 months) paint system protection.
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Carnauba Wax – Spray
Provides temporary (30 days) paint system protection.
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Ceramic Coating
Provides extreme (5-7 year) paint system and/or trim protection.
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Clay Treatment
Removes contaminants that are baked into a paint system.
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Cleaners/Degreasers
Remove dirt and grime
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Clear Coat
Protects pain system base coat. A plastic that used to be a liquid. Melts at 135 degrees
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Compound – Coarse
Concentrated scratch and oxidation reduction (Paint Correction).
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Compound – Medium
Scratch and oxidation reduction.
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Dress
Enhances and protected hard and soft plastics.
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Extraction
Removes contaminants from carpet and upholstery fibers.
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Fallout
Any airborne contaminant that lands on the paint system and bakes itself into the clear coat. Fallout is removed during Clay Treatment. Examples: Brake Dust – Exhaust – Industrial Pollutants
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Odor Removal (Ozone Treatment)
Process performed to remove the bacteria that cause unwanted odors
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Oxidation
Dirt and grime absorbed in pores of clear coat
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Paint Systems
1991- Present:
- Metal Substrate
- Primer
- Paint
- Clear Coat
- Clear Coat
Pre-1991:
- Metal Substrate
- Primer
- Paint
- Paint
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Polish
Reduces light scratches and oxidation. Adds shine.
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Recondition
To clean, restore and protect interior and exterior vehicle surfaces.
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Sealant
Ultimate (9-12 months) paint system protection.
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WINDSHIELD – Bulls Eye
Windshield damage that is marked by a separated cone in the outer layer of glass that results in a dark circle with an impact point. Can be repaired if diameter is no larger than one inch.
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WINDSHIELD – Star Break
Windshield damage that exhibits a series of short cracks or legs that emanate from the impact point. Having damage, no larger than three inches.
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WINDSHIELD – Combination Break
Windshield damage with multiple characteristics (Star Break within a Bulls Eye).
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WINDSHIELD – Driver’s Primary Viewing Area
The area on the exterior of the windshield consisting of the width of the steering wheel from the top to the bottom of the windshield wiper sweep.
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