Glossary
Additives
Give the coating system specific qualities:
Activators - accelerators, hardeners, catalysts
Anti-setting agent - prevents matting agents from setting;
Anti blistering agent - for removing air from the lacquer;
Matting agent - for semi- to dull matt coatings;
Abrasive - for improved sandability of the base coat;
UV additive - light stabiliser;
Levelling agent - silicone oil, high boiling solvents.
The concentration of the additive is in general low (< 10% active substance)