Technical term

Paint hardness

Paint hardness affects how easily or slowly a paint system can be polished. The AVP glossary explains materials, application and practical limits.

Paint care & correction

What does Paint hardness mean?

Paint hardness affects how easily or slowly a paint system can be polished.

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Paint care & correction

JDM paint

Japanese vehicle paint often has softer clear coats that require adapted polishing techniques.

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Paint care & correction

Paint correction

Paint correction is the targeted removal or reduction of defects through polishing.

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Machines & polishing technique

Machine polishing

Machine polishing is the mechanical correction of defects with a polishing machine.

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