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| Telegraphing / Ghosting | The transmitting of surface irregularities in a previous coat through to a topcoat. |
| Thermoplastic Resin | Resin which remains fluid on heating and hardens when cooled. Remains soluble in the original solvent blend and does not become insoluble upon heating. |
| Thermosetting Resin | Resin which polymerizes to a permanently solid and infusible state upon the application of heat. Once heated, will not dissolve in the original solvent blend. |
| Thinner (Reducer) | A blend of solvents used to lower the viscosity of the coating prior to application. |
| Thixotropy | The tendency of a coating to be low in viscosity under agitation but to “body-up” or become viscous when not agitated. |
| Toughness | The ability of a film to absorb physical abuse without failure. |
| Transfer Efficiency | The difference between the amount of finishing material solids deposited onto the surface of the part compared to the total amount of finishing material solids sprayed. |
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