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Preserve high-shine finish on textured copper panel

Hello,

I am preparing a copper panel with longitudinal texture (embossed lines, resembling wood texture) for use as a backsplash in a custom kitchen. I scuffed the panels with steel wool [affil link on Amazon] and used Sculpt Nouveau Smart Coat Polymer Sealant which was recommended by the metal dealer who sold me the panels. Although the sealant was marked "satin finish" I was assured by the staff that that's the right product to use. Needless to say, it is not quite coming out the way I expected. I was looking for a high-gloss finish. There will be lights under the wall cabinets and the high-gloss finish on the copper is meant to add additional light amplification.

Please recommend a good copper high-gloss finishing product to protect and retain the original copper coloring and finish.

Thank you!

Mari Garabedian
contractor, designer - Glendale, California, USA
February 3, 2011

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Well you sort of answered your own question. The product is marked "satin finish". Satin finishes are by definition rather dull and non-reflective. Almost all products like this are available in satin & hi-gloss. Or as in paints satin, semi-gloss or hi-gloss. Sounds like a communication error. Tell them you want it to shine like a new penny when you are finished and they will most likely give you the right stuff. At any rate the cans should read hi-gloss. Strip off the old finish and apply the new stuff.

Rod Henrickson
gunsmith - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
February 8, 2011

Try Everbrite [a finishing.com supporting advertiser] coating.Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
February 10, 2011