What is the best last step product to use on solid mid-tone colors?
Many people find it relatively easy to achieve a soft, warm, glossy finish on solid mid-stone colors like reds and yellows, and this can be explained as much by the characteristics of the paint as by the choice of last step product used. This is because the basecoat layer in such color systems is usually twice as thick as in lighter and darker systems respectively, and also comprises light absorbing pigments that serve to minimize reflectivity and thus enhance color intensity. It is possible to counter this effect to some extent by choosing a synthetic sealant instead of a natural carnauba wax as the last step product, and in many cases this will enhance reflectivity significantly, but unfortunately usually at the expense of color intensity and gloss. In our opinion, it is better to work with the characteristics of the paint rather than against them, and for this reason we recommend using Concorso Gloss as the last step product on solid mid-tone colors. This is because the water base G
