Which of the Following Is the Correct Order of the Layers

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of paint is delivered by the manufacturer on an automobile?

• A) Electrocoat primer, primer surfacer, basecoat, clearcoat
• B) Electrocoat surfacer, clearcoat, primer, basecoat
• C) Clearcoat, basecoat, electrocoat primer, primer surfacer
• D) Clearcoat, electrocoat primer, basecoat, primer surfacer
• E) Primer surfacer, clearcoat, basecoat, electrocoat primer

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