Product Theory - Appearance

Uniform gloss stands for quality and gloss measurement will guarantee objective analysis and control.

Learn more about:
- Visual perception of gloss
- Measurement principle
- Tips for special applications
- Limitations

Class A finishes like on automotive exterior are to be brilliant and smooth.

Learn more about:
- Visual perception of waviness and DOI
- Measurement principle wave-scan
- Trouble shooting guide to optimize orange peel

Paint mottling disturbs our perception of color consistency, thus objective measurement is recommended.

Learn more about:
- Visual evaluation and causes of mottling
- How to measure mottling
- Typical applications

Depending on the enduse a certain degree of transparency and haziness is required.

Learn more about:
- Scattering behaviour of transparent materials
- Measurement of Total Transmittance - Haze - Clarity
- Tips & hints