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fingers or tails

German translation: (Farb-)ausläufe

15:14 Feb 16, 2017
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / Spraypainting
English term or phrase: fingers or tails
"If your pattern has what are known as fingers or tails -- an uneven finish, such as this, then the pressure should be increased."

This is a text about a sprayingpistol and painting techniques.

Who knows the correct term sto be used in German for "fingers".
Mit fällt dazu überhaupt nichts ein! ;-(
Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 15:41
German translation:(Farb-)ausläufe
Explanation:
Because this is about spraying technics, I would recommend the term "Ausläufe der Farbe". I can't tell you what the literal translation is, but as a native Speaker and leisure artists, I would use this word.
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_Nellie_
Germany
Local time: 15:41
Grading comment
Many thanks, even if belated. I checked with the customer and your suggestion makes sense.
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4(Farb-)ausläufe
_Nellie_


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(Farb-)ausläufe


Explanation:
Because this is about spraying technics, I would recommend the term "Ausläufe der Farbe". I can't tell you what the literal translation is, but as a native Speaker and leisure artists, I would use this word.

Example sentence(s):
  • Falls deine Muster Farbausläufe zeigen...
_Nellie_
Germany
Local time: 15:41
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks, even if belated. I checked with the customer and your suggestion makes sense.
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