Glossary of Terms
Unsure about a technical term, looking for a solution for a common finishing problem or easy-to-follow instructions on techniques? Our troubleshooting guide is here for you!

Unsure about a technical term, looking for a solution for a common finishing problem or easy-to-follow instructions on techniques? Our troubleshooting guide is here for you!
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| M |
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| Mar Resistance | Ability of the dry film to resist scratching. |
| Masstone | A full strength color. The hue of a color not toned with white or black. |
| MEK Rubs | A way of determining solvent resistance and extent of cure by rubbing the surface of a coating with a cloth laden with methyl ethyl ketone. |
| Metamerism | The characteristic of a color which enables it to appear differently under various types of lighting. |
| Mil | 1/1,000th of an inch. |
| Mileage | The number of pieces or the square feet which are able to be coated by 1 gallon of material at a specific coating depth in mils. |
| Monomer | A small reactive molecule which chemically bonds to form a polymer. |
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