clear-coating

American

[kleer-koh-ting] / ˈklɪərˌkoʊ tɪŋ /

noun

an automotive painting technique in which a coating of clear lacquer or other synthetic liquid is applied over the base color to enhance the shine and durability of the paint.

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So she and Massenburg decided to make the restoration a multigenerational effort, the power washing and painting and clear-coating a performative ode to the man the work honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021

Fresh coats of plaster and paint, plus a sanding and clear-coating of the red-oak floors, add to the airy feeling of the building.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2012

What you’re looking at is a polyurethane based clear-coating technology that accounts for much of the difference in appearance between cars of the 1960s and 70s and cars of today.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2011

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