Hey, it’s Zack, back with another Pro Tip Tuesday from Carbon Method!
Let’s talk about gloss levels when you’re using Nanofinish on your pieces. If your wood finish is already glossy – like an epoxy flood coat, for example – you won’t see much change after applying Nanofinish. It won’t add more gloss – but it won’t dull it down, either! What you see is what you keep.
But if you’re using a matte or satin finish, that’s where the magic happens. With enough layers of Nanofinish, you’ll start to see a shift: matte looks like satin, and satin can level up to a soft semi-gloss. That’s because Nanofinish is filling in and smoothing over the microscopic surface imperfections that scatter light. As the surface gets smoother, the finish looks more even and more reflective!
If you get to the point where it’s maybe a little too glossy for your taste, that’s not a problem. Just grab one of our white 1200-1500 grit Abrasive Pads, and lightly scuff the surface in a consistent pattern – or use your random orbital sander for a super-even cutback. Just make sure that your Nanofinish application is fully cured before you knock back that shine!
So: if you’re chasing gloss, dial in that shine – Nanofinish brings out that grain every time!