A coarse material, such as wet or dry sandpaper that is used to rub against the surface to be altered in order to 1.)make it smooth 2.) make it rough 3.) remove the surface material. A/M

A process of gradually blending the paint into the adjacent panel being replaced or repaired to facilitate an acceptable color match. CAPA

– Process of sanding a repainted surface with ultra fine sandpaper to remove minor surface imperfections in the paint, or to achieve the same texture of the paint finish as the rest of the vehicle. After sanding the repainted parts are then buffed to restore original gloss. This process may also be referred to as “Denib and Buff”, “Final Sand and B [..]

– A product put in paint to make the paint flexible for use on soft parts, such as bumper covers and side moldings. LKQ

– The abbreviation “OEM” implies that the part or parts are made by the original car company manufacturer or its licensed supplier and is a genuine new part warranteed by the vehicle manufacturer. O/H – Overhaul

– An automatic deduction made by the estimating system when two processes are duplicated. Therefore, not allowing for excess charges. PDR – Paintless Dent Repair

– Red, yellow and blue. These colors resemble no other color and cannot be formed by mixtures of any other colors. Primer

– An undercoat which improves adhesion of the topcoat and/or seals the surface so that the paint isn't absorbed. Paint is usually applied to the sealer without the need for sanding as long as it is applied within the time window prescribed by the sealer/paint manufacturer. Primer/Surfacer

– Materials used to fill imperfections in a substance. Composed of a lacquer or polyester resin. Applied with a squeegee/spreader and sanded smooth. Quarter Panel