Asam matic finish is a type of finish that is commonly used in the automotive industry. It is a process through which a smooth and flawless finish is achieved on the surface of a vehicle. This finish is highly valued for its ability to enhance the overall appearance of a car and give it a polished and professional look. The process of achieving an asam matic finish involves a series of steps. Firstly, the surface of the vehicle is thoroughly cleaned to remove any dirt, debris, or imperfections. This is typically done using a combination of water, soap, and specialized cleaning agents.
By doing this, Siftr is firstly ensuring that no high-detail image of yours that you deem private is being uploaded at all. Secondly, according to Mittal, these tiny thumbnail images are not saved by Siftr anywhere, nor are they accessible to anyone in the company. So even if you have any sensitive content, it's not being exposed to anyone, according to the company. The actual analysis of the thumbnail image happens automatically, using an artificial intelligence process and not by any human intervention, Siftr says.
Or maybe you like sending jokes forward as well, without thinking about the fact that people are running out of space on their phones and can t even refresh their email, far less try out new apps, thanks to the endless stream of images. You can choose whether to give these permissions or not if you choose to decline the website will go to Blocked section and will no longer ask you for the permission.
This is typically done using a combination of water, soap, and specialized cleaning agents. Once the surface is clean, any scratches or dents are repaired to ensure a smooth and even surface. After the surface is prepared, a layer of primer is applied.
This Free App Can Solve the Space Crunch on Your Phone; but It Wants Your Trust
By now, you might have heard of WhatsApp Magic Cleaner, a free app that claims that it can remove all the junk images and spammed jokes that have been recirculated on the many WhatsApp groups you're probably a part of. Even if you're not someone who avidly forwards the latest joke on WhatsApp, it's pretty much a certainty today that you know people who do, and that means that you're at the receiving end of dozens of funny images and memes. Or maybe you like sending jokes forward as well, without thinking about the fact that people are running out of space on their phones and can't even refresh their email, far less try out new apps, thanks to the endless stream of images.
Now, there are ways to free up some space manually, whether by cleaning up photos on an iPhone or by clearing up caches on Android, and you can also use a number of apps on Android that can identify the different types of content that you have, and help you to delete it. Magic Cleaner - which recently launched an updated version that doesn't just look at WhatsApp pictures rather all the images on your phone - lets you remove junk images simply and easily, on both iOS, and Android.
It's an attractive idea, but the first time we heard about the app, we worried about the safety and privacy of letting a third party access every single photo that's present on our phones. To find out more about how the app works, and how secure the images being scanned are, we spoke with Romil Mittal, the founder of Delhi-based Siftr Labs, which made Magic Cleaner.
"Security is an absolutely valid concern, and it's something that we take very seriously, and we've ensured that the user has nothing to be concerned about," says Mittal. "The fact is that the images aren't being uploaded at all. We try and avoid that altogether, but if we have to analyse an image from your phone, we only upload a thumbnail of it, and once it's analysed, we remove the image from our servers."
According to Mittal, the way Magic Cleaner works to ensure the security and privacy of its users is a three step process. First, it tries to see if the image that it's checking is a common forward that it's encountered before. To do this, the app creates a checksum - a mathematical formula that's derived from the image, but can't be used to reconstruct the image if intercepted - and sends that to the service. This is similar to the technology that Shoto uses to help share albums with friends, without uploading the images.
"What we realised is that a lot of these forwards, the images that are filling up your phone, will also be on a friend's phone," explains Mittal. "So, instead of having to check every image, we can first quickly check if it's already been detected as spam. We have a database of some 3 crore images - these aren't the original images, but the checksums, so if your image checksum matches one of these then we can mark it as spam."
That seems like a fairly straightforward process. Of course, building up this database of images to discard happens by collecting new images. So what happens if the checksum of your image isn't found on Siftr's servers? "At this point we upload a 100x100 pixel thumbnail, not your original image, and this gets analysed," said Mittal, "and once that is completed, we store the checksum if it's identified as spam, and immediately delete the thumbnail."
By doing this, Siftr is firstly ensuring that no high-detail image of yours that you deem private is being uploaded at all. Secondly, according to Mittal, these tiny thumbnail images are not saved by Siftr anywhere, nor are they accessible to anyone in the company. So even if you have any sensitive content, it's not being exposed to anyone, according to the company. The actual analysis of the thumbnail image happens automatically, using an artificial intelligence process and not by any human intervention, Siftr says.
All of this sounds good, but if you've not heard of the company, then what it's asking for might seem like a lot. The app asks for access to your accounts, your contacts, your phone's status, to be able to read all your files, check if your Wi-Fi is connected, receive data from the Internet, and full network access. This isn't unusual at all, and there are good reasons - harmless, innocuous reasons - for all those permissions. But how comfortable would you feel about giving this access?
Most of us hand over all of this and more to Google the moment we use an Android phone. Sign up for Google Photos, and all your images are being uploaded - in full resolution. But Magic Cleaner is a free app from an Indian startup, so why should you trust it? Well, for one thing, the company doesn't plan to use the intelligence from your images to make money - instead, monetisation shall come through ads in the app, and through in-app purchases that include more filtering options.
And while there are certainly going to be people who will have questions about whether or not to trust the app, there are quite a few people who are already using it. Magic Cleaner just launched on iOS, but the Android app has already been downloaded 60,000 times according to Siftr. It could make your phone run more quickly, and free up space for apps; would you trust it with all your pictures?
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This primer helps to create a smooth canvas for the final coat of paint. It also helps to prevent any imperfections or blemishes from showing through the final finish. The primer is allowed to dry completely before proceeding to the next step. Once the primer is dry, the final color coating is applied. This is typically done using a spray gun technique. The paint is evenly sprayed onto the surface of the vehicle to create a consistent and uniform layer. Multiple coats may be applied to achieve the desired color and depth. Each coat is allowed to dry before applying the next one. After the final coat of paint is applied, a clear coat is typically added to protect the paint and give it a glossy finish. This clear coat helps to protect the underlying color from damage, such as UV rays, scratches, or fading. It also enhances the shine and overall appearance of the vehicle. Finally, the surface is polished and buffed to further enhance its shine and smoothness. This step helps to remove any imperfections or unevenness in the finish and achieve a flawless look. Various polishing compounds and tools are used to achieve the desired result. Overall, an asam matic finish is a highly coveted finish that can transform the appearance of a vehicle. It requires a skilled and experienced technician to execute the process accurately. With its smooth, glossy, and flawless finish, it can greatly enhance the overall value and appeal of a car..
Reviews for "The Role of Asam Matic Finish in Restoring and Refinishing Surfaces"
1. Jane - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with the "Asam matic finish" product. The finish looked streaky and uneven when I applied it to my furniture, and it took multiple coats to try and get some sort of even coverage. Even then, it still didn't look great. The product also had a strong chemical smell that lingered in the room for days, which was quite unpleasant. Overall, I would not recommend this product if you're looking for a smooth and even finish.
2. Mike - 1 star
I had high hopes for the "Asam matic finish" after reading all the positive reviews, but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The finish was extremely thin and watery, which made it difficult to apply evenly. It also dried much faster than I expected, which meant I had to work at lightning speed to try and achieve a smooth finish - and I still failed. The end result was a patchy and uneven finish that I had to redo with a different product. Save your money and time and look for something better.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
I found the "Asam matic finish" to be quite disappointing. The finish had a strange texture to it that was not at all smooth. It looked more like a matte paint rather than a glossy finish as advertised. Despite following the instructions carefully, I had a hard time achieving the desired effect. The finish also started to peel after a few weeks, which was frustrating. I would not recommend this product if you're looking for a durable and glossy finish for your furniture or surfaces.