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Galvanised Steel
Steel coated with a layer of zinc. Usually processed by dipping the steel into a hot bed of zinc.

Gassing
Air or gas that escapes from a sub surface beneath a coating and causes blisters, eruptions or bubbles in the coating.

Gel Time
Interval of time required at a given temperature for a powder coating to be transformed from dry solid to a gel like state. Measured in seconds.

Gloss
The degree of reflection of light from the cured film.

Gloss Retention
The ability of a coating to retain its original gloss.

Gravity Hopper
A powder container, typically cone shaped design to force powder by gravity to feed a gun or transfer system.

Grinder
Device used to crush or pulverise plastic or solid coating to powder form.