Basic Knowledge About Matte Clear Coat - Toyota LEXUS 2018 Guía De Cuidado

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Basic knowledge about matte clear coat

The body of a vehicle is painted with layers of several different coatings to
enhance its durability and appearance. The top layer is called a clear coat.
Unlike a normal clear coat, which enhances the glossy appearance of the
base paint, matte clear coat gives the base paint a non-glossy finish with a
unique texture.
In order to ensure the longevity of the matte clear coat and its texture, special
care must be taken when cleaning and storing the vehicle.
Basic paint structure
Illustrations in this manual are simplified for explanation and may not represent
the actual vehicle.
Top coat (clear): A transparent coating which protects the lower layers of
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paint. Some clear coats enhance the appearance through improved color
depth or gloss.
Top coat (base): Paint which gives the vehicle body its color.
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Intermediate coat: Enhances the top coat finish and durability.
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Primer: Enhances the rust resistance of steel parts of the vehicle body. Primer
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is also applied to the inner side of vehicle body and structural components.