Metallic enhanced color solves this problem giving metallic objects a sparkle and sheen. Metallic inks add a vibrancy and luminosity to any image. Metallic inks elevate images that are stock or otherwise ordinary. Finishes Finishes protect images from abrasion. Because heavy handling can quickly mar the appearance of a product, a protective coating is added to ensure prolonged quality.
Durability varies according to the type of finish used.
However, there's more to finishes than protection. They are offered in a wide range of surfaces such as gloss, satin, matte and dull. These options have made finishes an essential element in the design process. The most common finish. Varnishes can be printed wet inline, or dry, offline, after the ink has set.