Michael wrote:
If you put a
piece of plastic in one of those flat paint roller trays, then put in some
paint and cover all the surfaces, then let it dry . ..what does it become
when you peel it out?

A King's Point Gasket!

Huh? A KP Gasket is (in the engine room at least) a can hung by wire or
string under a leaking joint to catch the drips. A good one has a tube
installed to drain the can to the bilge.

Rick