What is denibbing?

What is denibbing?

• A. Removing small dirt particles from paint
• B. Smoothing with water
• C. Priming surface
• D. Removing solvents

Answer: (A)

Denibbing is about cleaning up tiny surface imperfections on a paint film. After paint is applied, small dust nibs or dirt can settle into the finish, creating small raised spots or nib-like defects. The denibbing step uses very light abrasion or gentle buffing to remove those small dirt particles or nibs so the surface becomes smooth and uniform before the next coats or final polishing. This is not about priming, not about removing solvents, and not about smoothing with water; it specifically targets removing those micro contaminants from the painted surface to improve the finish.