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!
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| Oil Paint | Paint that contains a drying oil as the sole film-forming ingredient. Linseed oil is most commonly used for this purpose. Aliphatic hydrocarbons are used in small amounts as the solvent. |
| Oil Varnish | A solution of oxidizing resin dissolved in hydrocarbon solvent. |
| Orange Peel | The slight “bumpy” appearance a sprayed surface has when the coating does not have enough flow. |
| Organic | The term that refers to any compound that contains carbon atoms. |
| Overspray | The atomized spray material which misses the desired substrate and lands on an undesirable area. |
| Oxygenated Solvent | General designation of those solvents which contain oxygen in addition to carbon and hydrogen. |
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