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Paint Band
See ceramic paint band.
Patterned Glass
(also Rolled or Rough Rolled Glass) One type of rolled glass having a pattern impressed on one or both sides. Used extensively for light control and decorative glazing.
Perpetual Inventory
The record of parts in inventory valued at standard cost and updated when parts are added and removed.
Pinchweld
The metal flange in the vehicle opening where AG is installed.
Pinhole
Small round area where there is an absence of coating.
Polished Wired Glass
Wired glass that has been ground and polished on both surfaces.
PPV
See "Purchase Price Variance".
Prefix Codes
(DW, DV, DT, FW, FB, etc.) Prefixes of ARG parts which denote the application, for example DW=Domestic Windshield. For a complete listing and definitions refer to the NAGS catalog.
Premium Part
Original equipment part which normally carries a higher NAGS list and truckload list price then the same part number produced by other manufacturers.
Priming
Sealing of a porous surface so that compound will not stain, lose elasticity, shrink excessively, etc., (because of loss of oil or vehicle into the surround.) A sealant primer or surface conditioner may be used to promote adhesion of a curing type sealant to certain surfaces.
Privacy Parts
Description used for parts which have a coating added to the exterior surface of the glass to produce a mirror like reflection when viewed from the outside of the vehicle. See the NAGS Catalog for complete listing and definitions. Also see "Batch Privacy" glass.
Processed Glass
Glass in which the surface has been altered by etching, sandblasting, chipping, grinding, ceramic-enameling, etc., to change its light diffusion or to give decorative effects. Either or both surfaces may be so treated . Also glass which has been further treated (edge work, tempered, stained, etc.) after forming.
Proprietary Parts
Term used for part numbers which are produced by only one manufacturer. With no competition for these parts, the manufacturer has more control over selling prices.
Purchase Price Variance
The difference between the net price of product and the inventory (account 511) value at standard cost.
Purchase Register
A monthly listing of invoices charged to each location.
Pyrolytic Coating
A coating applied during the manufacturing of the glass itself. Because they are actually part of the glass sheet, pyrolythic or "hard coat" surfaces are very durable and require no special handling.
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