On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 12:09:45 -0500, Frank Boettcher
> wrote:

>Yes, the term "leafing" related to metallic coatings exists. I'm only
>experienced with it in powder coatings and don't know if it is also in
>liquid coatings. But I do know that if it is used without clear coat
>it will not work. While it looks fine when initially applied, the
>aluminum comes to the surface and can be rubbed off giving an
>inconsistent look. When immediatley clearcoated, it is absolutley
>beautiful and durable. The original poster asked about the term. I
>was offering clarification.
>
>No, I've never seen it in automotive (after market) coatings, but,
>while I've painted several cars (most recently a '90 Accord with a
>Dupont metallic), I've not looked extensively to know that it is not
>offered.
>
>No intention to offend,
>
>Frank

Now that I have looked through several sites on auto painting I'm
pretty sure the term he used was FLOP, which is the change you see
when viewing from different angles. He said that had to be changed
when they repaint it.

Dick