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?

<p>To remove old paint and rust (C)</p>
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What is the term for reapplying something in small areas or amounts as needed?

<p>Touching up (A)</p>
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What is the primary function of a grinder in the painting process?

<p>To remove something from the surface of a vessel (D)</p>
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What type of paint is used to protect the deck and other exposed parts of a vessel?

<p>Topside paint (A)</p>
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What is the characteristic of a flat brush?

<p>Bristles that form a straight line at the tips (D)</p>
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What forms where metal is corroded by air or moisture?

<p>Rust (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of applying boot topping paint to a vessel?

<p>To apply a protective coating along the waterline (D)</p>
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What is the purpose of a roller in the painting process?

<p>To apply paint to a surface (D)</p>
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What is the difference between topside paint and bottom paint?

<p>Topside paint is used above water, while bottom paint is used underwater (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of a grinder in the painting process?

<p>To rub something off a surface (B)</p>
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What is rust?

<p>A type of corrosion that occurs on metal surfaces (D)</p>
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What is the purpose of primer?

<p>To prepare a surface for painting (C)</p>
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What is the primary function of a scraper in a vessel?

<p>To remove substances from the vessel's surface (D)</p>
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What type of paint is applied to the part of a vessel that is above the waterline?

<p>Topside paint (D)</p>
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What is the purpose of applying a primer to a vessel's surface?

<p>To prepare the surface for the top layer of paint (C)</p>
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What is the result of metal corrosion by air or moisture?

<p>Rust (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of touching up a vessel's paint?

<p>To reapply paint in small areas or amounts as needed (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of applying a protective coating to a vessel?

<p>To protect it from corrosion and damage (D)</p>
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What is a tool used to remove something from the surface of something else?

<p>A scraper (C)</p>
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What forms where metal is corroded by air or moisture?

<p>Rust (D)</p>
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What type of paint is used to protect the deck and other exposed parts of a vessel?

<p>Topside paint (B)</p>
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What is the term for reapplying paint in small areas or amounts as needed?

<p>Touching up (C)</p>
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Flashcards

Protective Coating Purpose

Protects the vessel from corrosion and physical damage.

Bottom Paint

Specialized paint formulated to prevent marine growth on submerged surfaces.

Primer's Purpose

Prepares the surface for the topcoat, improving adhesion and lifespan.

Scraper's Function

Removes old paint, rust, and other debris from a surface.

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Touching Up

Applying small amounts of paint to repair minor imperfections or damage.

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Grinder's Function

Removes material from surfaces and prepares them for coatings.

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Topside Paint

Durable paint designed for a vessel's exposed surfaces.

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Flat Brush

A brush with bristles aligned in a straight line.

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Rust Definition

A surface corrosion of iron of iron or steel due to oxidation

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Boot Topping Paint

A protective coating along the waterline, guarding against constant water exposure.

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Roller's Purpose

Applies paint smoothly and efficiently over large areas.

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Topside vs. Bottom Paint

Topside paint for above water; bottom paint for underwater protection.

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What is Rust?

A type of corrosion that degrades metal.

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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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