Which term is used for the coating process applied to metal parts by electrically charged paint particles?

• A. Cure
• B. Direct Glazing
• C. E-coat (electrocoating)
• D. Encapsulated Windshields

Answer: (C)

The coating process applied to metal parts by electrically charged paint particles is electrocoating, commonly called an E-coat. This method uses an electrical current to move paint particles in a bath toward the metal surface, causing a uniform layer to deposit even in hard-to-reach areas. The result is a corrosion-resistant primer that protects the metal before any topcoats are applied, and it’s typically cured later by baking to set the coating.

This is distinct from curing, which is the heat treatment that hardens a coating after application, and from terms like direct glazing or encapsulated windshields, which refer to different processes or product designs rather than the painting/coating step.