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WASHABILITY: Ease with which washing will remove dirt from the surface of the paint without causing damage.

WATER BLASTER: Cleaning equipment that uses water under high pressure.

WATER REPELLENTS: Exterior clear finishes that are specially formulated to cause water to bead up on the surface and minimise penetration of water into the substrate.

WATER-BASED PAINT: Paint made with acrylic, vinyl acetate copolymer or other latex resin types, and thinned with water. It dries more quickly than solvent-based paint, has relatively low odour, some water vapour permeability, and cleans up easily. The liquid component is predominantly water.

WATER-REDUCIBLE: Ability to be diluted with water or a water/cosolvent mixture.

WEATHER ETCH: A method of improving the adhesion to a metal substrate by allowing it to weather naturally before painting.

WEATHER RESISTANCE: The ability of a coating or sealant to withstand the effects of wind, rain, sun and temperature fluctuation, and retain its appearance and integrity.<MORE>

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