Frequently Asked Questions for Gloss Meters in 2022

1. Question: Which gloss meter should I choose for measuring paper gloss?

     Answer: Choose a gloss meter according to the gloss level of the paper. A 20-degree gloss meter is used to measure high-gloss paper, a 60-degree gloss meter is used to measure semi-glossy paper, and an 85-degree gloss meter is used to measure matte surface paper.

2. Question: How should I choose the gloss measurement of the film?

     Answer: Film gloss measurement can use 45° gloss meter.

3. Question: Is this gloss meter suitable for measuring the surface gloss of resin coating film?

     Answer: Applicable, the one you choose is a 3-angle gloss meter, which is suitable for both medium and high gloss.

4. Question: Is there a gloss meter specially used for low gloss measurement? cheaper

     Answer: Hello, yes, there is a gloss meter suitable for gloss measurement of ink, plastic, paper, ceramics, and low-gloss paint. I will send you the product information and link.

5. Q: What is 60# semi-gloss?

     Answer: When the gloss meter is placed, the light source forms an angle of 60° with the surface to be tested, that is, 60# semi-gloss. TQC 60° single-angle gloss meter is the preferred instrument for measuring the semi-gloss range (suitable for medium-gloss surfaces). Suitable for most applications.

6. Question: What precautions should be taken when measuring the gloss of paint with a gloss meter?

     Answer: Please pay attention to the following points when measuring with a gloss meter: 1. The gloss meter is flat with the measuring surface;

7. Question: Is there any imported gloss meter with 75 degrees? Can't it be adjusted to 75 degrees?

     Answer: Hello, gloss meter, only 20° 60° 85°.

8. Q: Which gloss meter is used to measure matte paint surface?

     Answer: Hello, you can choose 85 angle gloss meter.

9. Question: What angle of gloss meter is used to measure tiles?

     Answer: Hello, the term for tiles is ceramic, and it is recommended to have a medium gloss of 45°, which can be referred to.

10. Question: Why is the unit of gloss measured by the gloss meter %?

       Answer: Yes, the unit of gloss can be expressed as % or number.