AT 11

What is the purpose of a primer in the painting process?

• To add color to the paint

• To improve adhesion of the topcoat

• To reduce glossiness of the paint

• To speed up the drying process

Which type of paint is more durable than plain acrylics or enamels?

• Lacquer

• Enamel (urethane)

• Oil-based

• Waterbase

What is the function of paint pigments in a paint formula?

• To make the paint stick to the surface

• To carry the pigment and binder

• To speed up the drying process

• To impart color and other characteristics

What is the purpose of paint binders in a paint formula?

• To make the paint more flexible when dry

• To hold the pigment particles together

• To increase gloss or shine

• To prevent the paint from foaming

What is the term for the process of changing a coat of paint from a liquid to a solid state?

• Drying

• Evaporation

• Flashing

• Curing

Which type of paint dries through a chemical change rather than by solvent evaporation?

• Lacquer

• Waterbase

• Enamel (urethane)

• Oil-based

What are additives used for in paint?

• To speed up or slow down the drying process

• To lower the freezing point of the paint

• To increase gloss or shine

• To make the paint stick to the surface

What is the function of paint solvents in a paint formula?

• To make the paint stick to the surface

• To hold the pigment particles together

• To provide a transfer medium

• To carry the pigment and binder

What is the purpose of large reflective pigment flakes in metallic paints?

• To prevent the paint from foaming

• To create a shimmering and reflective appearance

• To make the paint more durable

• To speed up the drying process

What is the function of paint additives?

• To provide a transfer medium

• To make the paint stick to the surface

• To modify the performance and characteristics of the paint

• To hold the pigment particles together