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Is the molding done painting. I'm asking the body shop if the molding has been painted.  Can I say the above?Thanks!

Dimsumexpress · Accepted Answer

PreciousJonesIs the molding done painting.

No, the molding can not paint itself. But you can say: Is the molding paint done?
Also: Has the molding been painted ?

Avangi · Answer

dimsumexpressBut you can say: Is the molding paint done?

This seems a bit unnatural to my ear.

"Is the molding painting done?" works for me.

(I'll agree that this is sometimes heard, but it's strange when you think about it. You can't put a fork in it.)

Would you say, "Is the house paint done?" What would it mean?

Dimsumexpress · Answer

Hi Avangi,

Yeah, it probably won't pass the grammarian scrutiny but in a limited context, as in the body shop I think it is understood.
Assuming there are multiple repairs on the car and one of them is installing new body moldings which needs to match the color of the car. If you want to pass the grammar test, then we should say: Has the molding paint been yet

AvangiWould you say, "Is the house paint done?" What would it mean?

Yes, I would. "Is the outside paint done?" probably won't make much sense to some but if you are referring to your friend's renovation project on his house, it makes lots of sense to me. " The inside paint is done, the outside paint is not because of the wet weather." With this context, it works for me.

PreciousJones · Answer

dimsumexpressHas the molding paint been yet

I assume you mean:

Has the molding been painted yet?

Dimsumexpress · Answer

PreciousJones I assume you mean: Has the molding been painted yet?

I have this mind laps sometimes with my brain and fingers misfired.

Yes, something like that. Has the molding been painted yet? or Has the molding paint been done yet ?

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