What is featheredging?

• A. Sanding paint edges for a smooth transition
• B. Creating a uniform surface
• C. Applying basecoat
• D. Masking edges of panels

Answer: (A)

Feather edging is the technique of blending the edge of newly applied paint into the surrounding finish by sanding the boundary so the paint tapers off rather than ending abruptly. After a repair is painted, you lightly sand the outer edge with a fine grit, using a flexible block or pad, to thin the paint at the edge and create a gradual transition into the original paint. The goal is a seamless blend that isn’t visible once the final clear coat is applied. This is about softening and fading the edge specifically, not about masking areas before painting or applying basecoat across the whole surface, and not about making the entire surface uniformly flat.