Editing Enamel paint (section)

{{Short description|Paint with a glossy finish that dries hard}}
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[[File:Paint-can.jpg|thumb|[[Spray can]] with enamel paint]]
'''Enamel paint''' is [[paint]] that air-dries to a hard, usually [[gloss (paint)|glossy]], finish, used for coating surfaces that are outdoors or otherwise subject to hard wear or variations in temperature; it should not be confused with decorated objects in "painted enamel", where [[vitreous enamel]] is applied with brushes and fired in a kiln. The name is something of a misnomer, as in reality most commercially available enamel paints are significantly softer than either vitreous enamel or stoved synthetic resins, and are totally different in composition; vitreous enamel is applied as a powder or paste and then fired at high temperature. There is no generally accepted definition or standard for use of the term "enamel paint", and not all enamel-type paints may use it.