1
: any of numerous synthetic resins that are used especially for protective coatings and in paint
2
: a paint in which the vehicle is an alkyd resin
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In some cases, an acrylic clear coat may be applied over an alkyd topcoat (that would be three coatings: primer, topcoat, clear coat).
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Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Oil- and alkyd-base paints are considered hazardous waste and typically need to be taken to a local hazardous waste drop-off site.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2023
The 7400 alkyd isn’t suitable for use on galvanized steel, though, while the other two are okay.
—Washington Post, 17 May 2021
Flood also makes an ideal product for these applications, a semitransparent alkyd/oil stain formulated to soak in and bond, not just adhere to the top layer.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2017
Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Oil- and alkyd-base paints are considered hazardous waste and typically need to be taken to a local hazardous waste drop-off site.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2023
The 7400 alkyd isn’t suitable for use on galvanized steel, though, while the other two are okay.
—Washington Post, 17 May 2021
Flood also makes an ideal product for these applications, a semitransparent alkyd/oil stain formulated to soak in and bond, not just adhere to the top layer.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2017
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alkyd
noun
al·kyd
ˈal-kəd 
: any of numerous synthetic resins used especially for protective coatings (as paint)
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