clearcoat

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A (usually glossy and durable) transparent coat sprayed over the pigmented coats of a paint job or similar coating.

   This car has an excellent clearcoat. It's very tough and scratch-resistant.

2. verb To apply a clearcoat.

   I clearcoated her pastel drawing, so it ought to last many years without smudging.

Similar words

thincoat coating subcoating dipcoat varnish deglosser curtain coating coater dip coat dip-coat

Often followed by

is paint systems and finish