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Paint - Flat, Satin, or Gloss?

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TXFlyGuy

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Here is the question...

Which paint finish is best at hiding or not accenting minor aluminum skin issues? By that I mean, the skins may have some very minor ripples, or “oil can” effect. The surface is perfectly flat, but at a certain angle, under certain lighting, the skin appears to have waves or small dents in it.

Would a flat paint mask this problem, or make it worse? Satin paint? I would think a high gloss would really make any little imperfection stand out!
 
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