Basecoat/clearcoat
Basecoat/clearcoat means a topcoat system applied to exterior and selected interior vehicle surfaces primarily to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance and acceptable durability performance. It consists of a layer of pigmented basecoat color coating, followed directly by a layer of a clear or semitransparent coating. It may include multiple layers of color coats or tinted clear materials.
Source
40 CFR § 63.3176
Scoping language
Terms used in this subpart are defined in the CAA, in the General Provisions of this part, and in this section as follows: