The Novo-Gloss Dualgloss gloss-meter is perfect for basic gloss measurement and is best suited for mid to mirror gloss surfaces (10+ GU @60°)
60° is referred to as the universal measurement angle and is the most commonly specified geometry in applications such as paints, coatings, plastics, automotive interiors and general manufacturing. It can be used as a basic gloss assessment for any surface
20° is the angle selected for high gloss applications such as paints and coatings, polished metals as it gives an improved resolution for high gloss finishes. It is also more sensitive to haze effects that affect the appearance of a surface.
Advanced features including onboard statistics and the ability to download readings, the 20/60° glossmeter is perfect for factory or laboratory applications
High Gloss Surfaces
A limitation of the 20/60° geometry is that it is has limited sensitivity to surface effects such as haze and visible textures such as orange peel. When present these effects will reduce the visual quality of high gloss surfaces but will have little or no effect on measured 60° gloss values
The best solution for high gloss surfaces is a Rhopoint IQ 20/60° or Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85°, this directly measures haze and texture effects which are present in many applications