Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

cambio de perfil

English translation:

change of contour / angle

Added to glossary by Lydia De Jorge
Feb 22, 2008 17:52
16 yrs ago
Spanish term

cambio de perfil

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks paintwork repair/bodywork
"• "S": Magnitud de la superficie a pintar (m2). Su valor debe identificarse con la superficie exterior que va a recibir las pinturas de acabado. Por tanto, "S" puede coincidir con la magnitud de la pieza completa o puede tomar el valor de una zona parcial de la pieza (pintado de zonas con *cambio de perfiles*, etc.). "

What this is referring to is where a bodywork part may have a "crease" or an angle in it. If you're repainting, you may not have to repaint the whole part, but only up to the "crease". Hope this makes sense. I don't think I've ever had to translate this before and I'm stumped. It may be oh so obvious, but it's been a loooong week, so many thanks to you all in advance!
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 change direction of strokes/spray
Change log

Feb 24, 2008 15:32: Noni Gilbert Riley Created KOG entry

Feb 25, 2008 15:58: Lydia De Jorge changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/613626">Noni Gilbert Riley's</a> old entry - "cambio de perfil"" to ""change of contour / angle""

Discussion

Noni Gilbert Riley (asker) Feb 24, 2008:
Now you're talking Lydia! Could you put this as a note in your posting - the information will be easier to access if people consult the question in the future.
Lydia De Jorge Feb 23, 2008:
Change of contour/outline/shape, of the area (to be painted)
Laura Gómez Feb 22, 2008:
¿Podrías traducirlo quizás como "zonas en distintos nivles"? No estoy muy segura aunque creo que entiendo a lo que se refiere. "Zonas independientes"?
Lydia De Jorge Feb 22, 2008:
Por lo que lei aqui, es lo que entiendo. Suerte! http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_auto_body_work/article/0,,d...

Proposed translations

+1
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change direction of strokes/spray

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_auto_body_work/article/0,,d...

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Note added at 2 days22 hrs (2008-02-25 15:57:22 GMT) Post-grading
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Change of contour/angle

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Note added at 2 days22 hrs (2008-02-25 15:58:12 GMT) Post-grading
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I'm glad I could be of some help! Saludos!
Note from asker:
It's not this I'm afraid Lydia. It's the part being painted which "changes direction" (goes off at a different angle), making it unnecessary to carry on painting after repair to a section. But the link is great and has gone straight into my favourites. Thank you.
:)
Peer comment(s):

agree Egmont
16 hrs
Gracias!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks for your help Laura and Lydia - Lydia's change of contour finally led me to something which fitted well. "
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