Marine Painting Terminology

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What is the primary purpose of applying a protective coating to a vessel?

To increase the vessel's speed and performance

To protect the vessel from corrosion and damage (correct)

To provide a smooth surface for painting

To enhance the vessel's appearance

What type of paint is applied to the part of a vessel that is underwater?

Topside paint

Boot topping paint

Primer

Bottom paint (correct)

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

To add a final coat of protection

To remove rust and corrosion

To prepare the surface for the top layer of paint (correct)

To apply a top layer of paint

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

To remove old paint and rust Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for reapplying something in small areas or amounts as needed?

Touching up Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a grinder in the painting process?

To remove something from the surface of a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What type of paint is used to protect the deck and other exposed parts of a vessel?

Topside paint Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a flat brush?

Bristles that form a straight line at the tips Signup and view all the answers

What forms where metal is corroded by air or moisture?

Rust Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying boot topping paint to a vessel?

To apply a protective coating along the waterline Signup and view all the answers

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

To apply paint to a surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between topside paint and bottom paint?

Topside paint is used above water, while bottom paint is used underwater Signup and view all the answers

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

To rub something off a surface Signup and view all the answers

What is rust?

A type of corrosion that occurs on metal surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of primer?

To prepare a surface for painting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a scraper in a vessel?

To remove substances from the vessel's surface Signup and view all the answers

What type of paint is applied to the part of a vessel that is above the waterline?

Topside paint Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a primer to a vessel's surface?

To prepare the surface for the top layer of paint Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of metal corrosion by air or moisture?

Rust Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of touching up a vessel's paint?

To reapply paint in small areas or amounts as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a protective coating to a vessel?

To protect it from corrosion and damage Signup and view all the answers

What is a tool used to remove something from the surface of something else?

A scraper Signup and view all the answers

What forms where metal is corroded by air or moisture?

Rust Signup and view all the answers

What type of paint is used to protect the deck and other exposed parts of a vessel?

Topside paint Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for reapplying paint in small areas or amounts as needed?

Touching up Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Painting Tools and Techniques

A scraper is a hand tool used to rub something off a surface.
A flat brush is a paintbrush with bristles that form a straight line at the tips.
A grinder is a power tool used to remove something from a surface.
A roller is a cylindrical tool used to apply paint.

Types of Paint

Topside paint is applied to the deck and other exposed parts of a vessel.
Boot topping paint is applied along a vessel's waterline.
Bottom paint is applied to the part of a vessel that is underwater.
Primer is a coating applied directly to a surface to prepare it for the top layer of paint.

Painting Process

Painting is the process of applying a protective coating to something.
Touching up involves reapplying something in small areas or amounts as needed.

Corrosion

Rust is a reddish substance that forms where metal is corroded by air or moisture.

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Test your knowledge of marine painting terminology. Learn about different types of paint and tools used in the process. Improve your understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in painting vessels.