refinish
/riːˈfɪnɪʃ
/verb [with object]
Apply a new finish to (a surface or object): the exterior was totally refinished in 1990...
- Rolling said they just refinished the inside of the building and don't want to have to redo it because of a leaky roof.
- He even refinished the inside of the barrel with a silicon base spray cover.
- Is there any way of dulling that shiny spot and blending it in with the rest of the finish without completely refinishing the piece?
noun
An act of refinishing a surface or object: I just spent £300 on a refinish...
- A full refinish is an expensive way to take care of minor stuff - and that usually reduces value too - but sometimes we can touch things up a bit and either eliminate or reduce the impact of a scratch.
- I put a note with the gun stating that it was ‘out of time’ and misfiring, and needed a refinish on top of the fix.
- PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) Industries acquired the vehicle refinish business of ICI and also the former Courtaulds aerospace and sealant business from Akzo Nobel.