paint finish / painting
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paint finish
The protective and color-giving layer of paint or lacquer that has been applied to a surface, especially the body of a vehicle.
Die rote Lackierung des Sportwagens glänzte in der Sonne.
The red paint finish of the sports car gleamed in the sun.
painting
The process of applying paint or lacquer to a surface.
Die Lackierung des alten Schranks dauerte den ganzen Nachmittag.
Painting the old cabinet took the whole afternoon.
The noun 'die Lackierung' (paint finish/painting) is derived from the verb 'lackieren' (to paint/lacquer). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun. This pattern is very common in German.
Er will sein altes Fahrrad neu lackieren.
He wants to repaint his old bicycle.
Like many nouns ending in '-ung', 'Lackierung' can refer both to the process (painting/lacquering) and to the result (the paint layer). The context makes the difference clear.
Die Lackierung des Autos dauert zwei Tage.
Painting the car takes two days.
When the result is meant, 'Lackierung' (paint finish) is often combined with words that describe its condition: 'eine beschädigte Lackierung' (a damaged paint finish), 'Kratzer in der Lackierung' (scratches in the paint finish), or 'die Lackierung polieren' (to polish the paint finish).
Er hat den Kratzer in der Lackierung selbst ausgebessert.
He repaired the scratch in the paint finish himself.
When the process is meant, the word often appears in the context of workshops or renovations. A typical phrase is 'eine neue Lackierung in Auftrag zu geben' (to commission a new paint job).
Die komplette Lackierung des Oldtimers ist sehr teuer.
The complete painting of the vintage car is very expensive.
coat of paint / appearance
Anstrich and Lackierung both refer to a colored layer on a surface. Anstrich generally consists of applied paint, while Lackierung specifically consists of lacquer or paint and also serves to protect the surface. When the material used, namely lacquer or paint, is important, Lackierung is more precise.
Die Autotür bekommt eine neue weiße Lackierung aus widerstandsfähigem Lack.
The car door is given a new white paint finish made from durable lacquer.
Die Holztür bekommt einen neuen weißen Anstrich.
The wooden door is given a new white coat of paint.
